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GHD Group Limited, commonly referred to as GHD, is a prominent player in the Other Business Services sector, headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1928, GHD has established itself as a leader in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services, with a strong presence across Australia and key operational regions worldwide.
The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability, offering a diverse range of services that cater to various industries, including water, energy, and transportation. GHD's unique approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of local markets, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.
With a rich history of milestones, GHD has consistently been recognised for its excellence, earning accolades that underscore its market position and dedication to quality. As a trusted partner, GHD continues to shape the future of infrastructure and environmental services globally.
+37 vs industry average
GHD Group Limited’s score of 73 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
GHD Group Limited, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 153,667,600 kg CO2e for the 2024 financial year. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,523,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 3,424,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 145,720,100 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (about 106,964,600 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 16,126,900 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 13,329,000 kg CO2e). For the prior year, 2023, total carbon emissions were approximately 157,421,000 kg CO2e.
GHD Group Limited has committed to ambitious climate targets, including reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 54.6% by FY2033 from a FY2023 base year. Additionally, GHD Group Limited aims to increase its active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 3.8% in FY2023 to 80% by FY2025 and to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting, the company commits to a 61.1% reduction per FTE by FY2033 from a FY2023 base year.
Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year, and maintaining 100% active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from FY2030 through FY2050. Furthermore, GHD Group Limited is committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from the specified categories by 97% per FTE by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
2050
97% reduction in scope 3 downstream
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
2025
76.2% reduction in all scopes
Overall Net-Zero Target: GHD Group Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050. Near-Term Ta…
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