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 54 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 96,898,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,512,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 29,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The most significant portion of their emissions comes from Scope 3, totalling about 147,829,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. Jacobs has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels, and a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting. Additionally, Jacobs aims for 65% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term, the company is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040 from the 2019 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Jacobs's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 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.
