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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.
+50 vs industry average
Jacobs’s score of 69 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction has above-average carbon intensity
The Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Jacobs, a US-headquartered "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction" company, reported total emissions of approximately 146.45 million kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of around 15.34 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 19.73 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 129.37 million kg CO2e.
Their climate commitments include several Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals:
Jacobs has also signed The Climate Pledge in 2023.
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2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Jacobs commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Jacobs commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Jacobs commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting 50% over the same timeframe.
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