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Downer Edi

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Downer Edi'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.

42

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

Downer Edi's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Downer Edi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Downer EDI Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,760,897,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 339,179,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 39,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,003,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have been removed or expired, indicating a lack of current formal commitments to emissions reduction. In previous years, Downer EDI's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at 2,534,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 2,325,441,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown of emissions for 2021 included 414,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 91,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,027,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has been a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative since February 2021, although it currently does not have a net-zero commitment or specific long-term reduction targets. Overall, while Downer EDI has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of active reduction targets raises questions about its future climate commitments.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
224,700,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
38,900,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
487,500,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Downer Edi'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. Downer Edi is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Downer Edi 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.

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

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