Downer EDI Limited, commonly known as Downer, is a leading integrated services provider headquartered in Australia. Established in 1934, the company has grown to become a key player in the infrastructure and resources sectors, with significant operations across Australia and New Zealand. Downer offers a diverse range of services, including asset management, engineering, and construction, tailored to meet the needs of various industries such as transport, utilities, and mining. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, ensuring they deliver unique solutions that enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Downer has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for safety and environmental performance. Their extensive portfolio and expertise make them a trusted partner in delivering complex projects, reinforcing their reputation as a leader in the integrated services industry.
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In 2025, Downer EDI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 278,407,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 23,744,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 302,151,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions intensity, with a reported reduction of about 2.82% per unit of revenue from the previous year. For 2024, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 296,532,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 30,664,000 kg CO2e, leading to total emissions of around 327,196,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, emissions were higher, with Scope 1 at approximately 339,179,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 44,422,000 kg CO2e, totalling around 383,601,000 kg CO2e. Downer EDI has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to achieve net zero emissions across Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, with interim targets of a 50% reduction by 2032 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2032. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent organization. Downer EDI is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability within the construction and engineering sector in Australia.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 220,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 51,800,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 522,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Downer Edi's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 19% last year and increased by approximately 288% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Downer Edi has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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