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updated 8 months ago

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, often referred to as GLDD, is a leading provider in the dredging and marine construction industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1890, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Great Lakes, the Gulf Coast, and the Eastern Seaboard. Specialising in dredging, marine construction, and environmental services, GLDD is renowned for its innovative approach and advanced technology. The company’s core offerings include capital dredging, maintenance dredging, and beach nourishment, which are essential for maintaining navigable waterways and coastal resilience. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in the industry.

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How does Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation'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.

20

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's score of 20 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. As of now, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation has not established any science-based targets or commitments to reduce emissions, nor does it inherit any emissions data from a parent company. This lack of publicly available information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy and emissions reporting framework. In the context of the dredging and marine construction industry, it is increasingly important for companies to adopt robust climate commitments and transparent emissions reporting to align with global sustainability goals.

How Carbon Intensive is Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's Location?

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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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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