Jacobs
Jacobs Engineering Group, commonly referred to as Jacobs, is a leading global provider of professional services in the engineering and construction industry. Headquartered in the United States, Jacobs operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, delivering innovative solutions in various sectors, including infrastructure, environmental, and energy services. Founded in 1947, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into diverse markets and a strong focus on sustainability. Jacobs offers a comprehensive range of services, from project management and design to consulting and construction management, distinguished by its commitment to quality and client satisfaction. With a robust market position, Jacobs has been recognised for its contributions to major projects worldwide, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in transforming communities and enhancing the built environment.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Jacobs's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Jacobs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Jacobs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96,898,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 16,512,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 29,084,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 147,829,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 130,232,000 kg CO2e. Jacobs has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Jacobs plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by the same percentage over the same timeframe. Furthermore, Jacobs is committed to ensuring that 65% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term, Jacobs aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, again using 2019 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Jacobs' commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,539,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 53,289,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 260,905,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Jacobs is committed to some 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.
