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Jacobs

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionUnited States
Last verified 16 days agojacobs.com

Jacobs Engineering Group, commonly referred to as Jacobs, is a leading player in the Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Jacobs offers a diverse range of services, including infrastructure development, environmental solutions, and construction management, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and sustainability. The firm has achieved notable milestones, such as being consistently ranked among the top engineering firms globally, reflecting its robust market position. With a focus on delivering high-quality, integrated solutions, Jacobs continues to shape the future of engineering and construction, making significant contributions to both public and private sector projects.

73
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Jacobs’s sustainability team

Erin James

Erin James

Director, Global Corporate Sustainability - Business Integration & Social Impact

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Tiombe Parrish

Global Federal Practice Director of Sustainability and Resilient Design

Industry Intensity

Medium

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction has typical carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.178
20192025

The Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 13% since 2019

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

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Jacobs's reported carbon emissions

Jacobs, a company in the Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction industry headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 146.5 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, their total emissions were approximately 113.4 billion kg CO2e. Jacobs has established significant climate commitments, including a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Furthermore, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. In the near term, Jacobs is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline. They also aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% within the same timeframe. As part of their Sustainability Linked Bond, Jacobs has a target to achieve at least a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 emissions (business travel, employee commuting, and upstream fuel) by fiscal year-end 2029, compared to the fiscal year 2019 baseline. This is equivalent to reaching approximately 91,802 metric tonnes of CO2e for fiscal year 2029, against a baseline of 306,007 metric tonnes CO2e. Jacobs has also committed to engaging its suppliers, with a target for 65% of their suppliers, by spend covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2025.

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Jacobs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

4 goals

2030

50% reduction in all scopes

We commit to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year and we commit to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emis…

At risk50%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

5 of 15 categories disclosed
Purchased Goods & Services44%
Business Travel39%
Employee Commuting13%
Fuel & Energy Activities3%
Investments0%
Purchased Goods & Services44%
Business Travel39%
Employee Commuting13%
Fuel & Energy Activities3%
Investments0%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

2030 targetSee details
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CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

Signed 2023See details
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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

RE 100

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Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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Jacobs logoJacobs
USOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
16 days ago
73
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CAOther Services
3 days ago
100
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Hays PLC logoHays PLC
GBOther Services
9 days ago
89
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Infosys logoInfosys
INComputer Services
15 hours ago
86
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U
URS Corporation
USBusiness Services
28 days ago
85
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Aecom logoAecom
USEngineering Services
11 days ago
85
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Bureau Veritas logoBureau Veritas
FROther Services
6 days ago
81
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Common questions about Jacobs’s sustainability data and climate commitments

Jacobs reported a total of approximately 146.5 billion kg CO₂e for the year 2024, which includes emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. This marks a significant increase from approximately 113.4 billion kg CO₂e in 2023, indicating a growing carbon footprint as the company continues its operations in the Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction sector. Jacobs is actively working towards reducing these emissions through various sustainability initiatives.

Data year: 2024

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