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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, 4,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 84,060,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, Jacobs has set ambitious science-based targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is mirrored in their Scope 3 emissions, which include significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. In 2020, Jacobs reported higher emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 17,646,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6,683,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 53,533,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on reducing emissions over time, aligning with their long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes by 2040. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is a current subsidiary of Jacobs Solutions Inc., which provides the framework for their emissions data and climate commitments. The company is also committed to becoming carbon negative for its operations and business travel by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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201920202021
Scope 1
20,539,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 55% last year and decreased by approximately 62% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Employee Commuting
55%
Purchased Goods and Services
30%
Business Travel
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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