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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Granite Construction'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.

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Granite Construction's score of 29 is higher than 91% 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 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. This reflects a continued commitment to tracking and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Over the past few years, Granite Construction's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, the company recorded 214,231,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 22,868,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 22,351,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The 2021 figures were slightly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at 221,678,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 24,113,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 27,006,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Granite Construction, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to operate within the construction industry, which is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability practices. Granite Construction's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions demonstrate a foundational step towards addressing climate change, although further commitments and reduction strategies would be beneficial for aligning with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
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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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Granite Construction is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Granite Construction is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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