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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Industry Benchmark
Hochtief's score of 33 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hochtief's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hochtief reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,570,820,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 273,825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 110,146,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 5,670,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 3,294,551,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hochtief has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their reports. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. In previous years, emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures such as 7,391,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 6,150,579,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company’s emissions intensity has also been monitored, with a reported Scope 2 intensity of 4,000 kg CO2e per million euros in revenue for 2023. Hochtief's headquarters is located in Germany (DE), and while they have not set specific reduction targets, their ongoing emissions reporting reflects an awareness of their climate impact and a potential pathway towards future commitments.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,649,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 236,365,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,763,298,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 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.
