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GHD Group Limited

GHD Group Limited, commonly referred to as GHD, is a leading global professional services firm headquartered in Australia. Established in 1928, GHD has grown to become a prominent player in the engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting sectors, with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company offers a diverse range of services, including project management, design, and advisory solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of various industries such as water, energy, and infrastructure. GHD's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, enabling clients to navigate complex challenges effectively. With a reputation for excellence, GHD has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in delivering impactful solutions worldwide.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

GHD Group Limited's score of 32 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GHD Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GHD Group Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 152,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 4,523,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,270,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 145,720,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050. For near-term targets, GHD Group Limited plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 54.6% by FY2033, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 3.8% in FY2023 to 80% by FY2025 and achieve 100% by FY2030. GHD also targets a 61.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) by FY2033. Long-term, GHD Group Limited is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by FY2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per FTE by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the professional services sector.

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2024
Scope 1
4,523,000
Scope 2
7,947,500
Scope 3
145,720,100

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GHD Group Limited's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. GHD Group Limited is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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GHD Group Limited 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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