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Granite Construction

Granite Construction Incorporated, commonly known as Granite, is a leading construction and engineering firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1922, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including the West Coast and parts of the Midwest. Specialising in infrastructure development, Granite focuses on key business areas such as transportation, water resources, and commercial construction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Granite offers a range of services, including heavy civil construction, materials production, and environmental solutions. The company is recognised for its unique approach to project management and its dedication to safety and quality. As a prominent player in the construction industry, Granite has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for complex infrastructure projects nationwide.

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29

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

Granite Construction's score of 29 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Granite Construction's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Granite Construction reported total carbon emissions of approximately 233,951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 22,066,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel. This marks an increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, which were about 214,231,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose from 22,868,000 kg CO2e. Granite Construction has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, they have consistently reported their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 in 2023 was approximately 0.0000667 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, reflecting their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions relative to their financial performance. Overall, while Granite Construction has not set formal reduction targets, their emissions data highlights the importance of continued efforts in addressing climate change within the construction industry.

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135,625,025.81
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Scope 2
99,732,261.58
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Scope 3
9.07
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Granite Construction's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Granite Construction is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Granite Construction is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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