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Downer EDI Limited, commonly referred to as Downer, is a leading Australian company specialising in construction and infrastructure services. Headquartered in Australia, the firm operates extensively across the country and in select international markets, delivering comprehensive solutions in the construction work industry. Since its founding in 1933, Downer has grown to become a prominent player, recognised for its expertise in civil, infrastructure, and facilities management.
The company’s core offerings include project delivery, asset management, and maintenance services, which are distinguished by their focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability. Downer’s long-standing market position is underpinned by numerous major projects and a reputation for reliable, high-quality service. As a key contributor to Australia’s construction sector, Downer continues to set industry standards through its extensive experience and strategic growth initiatives.
+34 vs industry average
Downer Edi’s score of 58 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Downer Edi, an Australian construction company, reported its most recent Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025 as approximately 302,151,000 kg CO2e (302,151 tonnes CO2e). This includes about 278,407,000 kg CO2e (278,407 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 1 and 23,744,000 kg CO2e (23,744 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 2. For 2024, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 331,672,000 kg CO2e (331,672 tonnes CO2e), comprising about 296,532,000 kg CO2e (296,532 tonnes CO2e) for Scope 1 and 30,664,000 kg CO2e (30,664 tonnes CO2e) for Scope 2.
In 2017, Downer Edi disclosed total emissions of approximately 751,100,000 kg CO2e (751,100 tonnes CO2e), which included about 224,700,000 kg CO2e (224,700 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 1, 38,900,000 kg CO2e (38,900 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 2, and 487,500,000 kg CO2e (487,500 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 3.
The company has set several climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2032, against a 2020 baseline. They also aim for a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2032, also against a 2020 baseline. Downer Edi has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. Previously, the company aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45-50% by 2035 from a FY18 base year, and to reach near-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the middle of this decade (2025). Downer Edi was also a BA1.5 member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as of February 2021, though this commitment has since been removed.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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