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Costain

Costain Group PLC, commonly known as Costain, is a leading UK-based engineering solutions provider headquartered in GB. Founded in 1865, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including England, Scotland, and Wales. Specialising in infrastructure, Costain focuses on sectors such as transportation, water, and energy, delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency. With a commitment to digital transformation and smart technology, Costain offers unique services that set it apart in the industry. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to major infrastructure projects, which solidify its market position as a trusted partner in the engineering sector. Through its dedication to safety and sustainability, Costain continues to drive progress in the UK’s infrastructure landscape.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Costain's score of 82 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Costain's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Costain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 278,218,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,772,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 888,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 272,558,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 281,355,000 kg CO2e. Costain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve 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, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050. The company is actively pursuing project-wide carbon reduction initiatives, targeting a reduction of around 40% in CO2 emissions by 2025. Costain's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning its targets with the 1.5°C climate goal.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,578,000
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000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Costain's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Costain is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Costain is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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