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Construction Work
DE
updated 9 days ago

Hochtief

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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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72

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

Hochtief's score of 72 is higher than 87% 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 (market-based) at approximately 57,928,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 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, with interim targets to reduce Scope 1 emissions by at least 20% and Scope 2 emissions by at least 35% compared to 2019 levels by 2025. Additionally, Hochtief plans to achieve a 50% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. In 2023, Hochtief's emissions were reported at approximately 5,608,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 273,825,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 104,185,000 kg CO2e. The company has inherited emissions data from its parent company, HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft, which is reflected in its overall emissions reporting. Hochtief's long-term climate strategy includes achieving climate neutrality across all scopes by 2045, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices within the construction industry. The company is actively working towards these targets, aligning with global climate initiatives and industry standards.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
236,365,000
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Scope 3
3,763,298,000
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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.

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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

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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
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