Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., 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, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, delivering innovative solutions in various sectors, including infrastructure, environmental, and industrial services. Founded in 1947, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its commitment to sustainability and safety. Jacobs offers a diverse range of core services, such as project management, engineering design, and consulting, distinguished by their focus on technology integration and sustainable practices. With a strong market position, Jacobs is recognised for its ability to tackle complex challenges, making it a trusted partner for clients worldwide. The company’s dedication to excellence and innovation has solidified its reputation as a leader in the engineering sector.
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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,749,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, which includes mobile combustion (about 16,312,000 kg CO2e), stationary combustion (approximately 393,000 kg CO2e), and fugitive emissions (around 44,000 kg CO2e). Their Scope 2 emissions totalled about 4,900,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were significant, with business travel contributing approximately 8,406,000 kg CO2e and employee commuting at about 47,810,000 kg CO2e. Jacobs has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their science-based carbon-reduction strategy. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% over the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Jacobs has committed to a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes by 2040, again from a 2019 baseline. These commitments are cascaded from their parent company, Jacobs Solutions Inc., which oversees their sustainability initiatives. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is headquartered in the US and is actively working towards achieving these significant climate goals while addressing their carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,539,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 53,289,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 227,831,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
