Costain
Costain Group PLC, commonly known as Costain, is a leading UK engineering solutions provider headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Established in 1865, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in infrastructure development across various sectors, including transportation, water, and energy. Specialising in integrated project delivery, Costain offers a unique blend of consultancy, engineering, and project management services. Their innovative approach focuses on sustainability and digital transformation, setting them apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong presence in the UK and operations extending into Europe, Costain has garnered recognition for its commitment to delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions. As a prominent player in the infrastructure industry, Costain has achieved notable accolades, reinforcing its market position and dedication to advancing the built environment.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Costain's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Costain's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Costain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Costain Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 319,233 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,876 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,299 tonnes CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 313,058 tonnes CO2e. This marks a substantial increase from previous years, reflecting the company's ongoing challenges in managing its carbon footprint. Costain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. For the long term, Costain targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again based on 2021 levels. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Costain's dedication to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector. The company has also signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,921,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 782,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Costain is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
