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Hochtief

Hochtief Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as Hochtief, is a leading global construction and engineering company headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 1874, Hochtief has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Australia, specialising in infrastructure, building construction, and project management. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to large-scale projects, including transportation systems, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure. Hochtief's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in the competitive construction industry. With a rich history of milestones, including significant contributions to iconic structures worldwide, Hochtief has solidified its position as a market leader, consistently delivering high-quality services and solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and communities.

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61

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hochtief's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hochtief's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hochtief reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,986,444,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 215,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 57,928,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 6,713,416,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and achieving climate neutrality for Scope 2 emissions by 2038. For the near term, Hochtief has committed to a 50% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, Hochtief's climate strategy demonstrates a commitment to significant emissions reductions and a long-term vision for achieving net zero across all scopes by 2045.

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2,007,542,000
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Scope 2
207,508,000
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Scope 3
4,495,768,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hochtief'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. This request for Hochtief is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Hochtief 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
Reduction Actions

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