Ferrovial, officially known as Ferrovial S.A., is a prominent Spanish company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Operating within the 'Other Business Services (74)' industry, it specialises in infrastructure, construction, and related services across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Australia. Founded in 1952, Ferrovial has established a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions in project management, facilities management, and urban infrastructure.
The company’s core offerings include construction, operation, and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. Ferrovial’s notable achievements include significant contributions to transportation infrastructure and urban development, positioning it as a leader in its sector. Its commitment to quality and innovation continues to drive its market presence and growth in the global business services landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ferrovial's reported carbon emissions
Ferrovial, a company in the "Other business services (74)" industry headquartered in Spain (ES), is committed to significant carbon emission reductions.
Carbon Emissions Data:
For the reporting year 2023 (data for which was last updated in 2026), Ferrovial reported a total of 1,684,645,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions for the same period amounted to 323,154,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled 27,459,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
In 2022, Ferrovial reported total emissions of 4,049,796,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 at 420,761,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 40,394,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
For 2021, Scope 3 emissions were 3,826,535,000 kg CO2e, Scope 1 emissions were 438,807,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 37,885,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
In 2020, Ferrovial's total emissions were 2,734,676,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of 475,415,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 47,058,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 2,212,203,000 kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Ferrovial has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
- Net Zero: The company aims for a net-zero target by 2050 or sooner.
- Scope 1, 2 & 3 Reduction: Ferrovial has committed to reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, using 2020 as the base year. This target is in absolute terms.
- Near-Term Reductions: For the near term, Ferrovial aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, also based on a 2020 baseline. In addition, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 within specific categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations.
These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies Ferrovial's goals as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Ferrovial’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2050
commit to become carbon neutral in 2050, promote low-carbon…
commit to become carbon neutral in 2050, promote low-carbon infra and support energy transition
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2023
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