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John Wood Group PLC, widely recognised as Wood, is a leading global consulting and engineering firm with its headquarters in the United Kingdom. Established in 1982, Wood initially built its reputation providing essential services within the burgeoning North Sea oil and gas industry, including expertise in crude petroleum extraction and related operational support.
Today, Wood delivers comprehensive asset life cycle solutions across diverse energy and built environment sectors worldwide. Their core offerings encompass consulting, engineering, project management, and operations, driving sustainable and digital innovation for clients.
With a market-leading position, Wood's expertise extends from traditional energy infrastructure, including services related to crude oil extraction, to pioneering renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. The company is committed to tackling complex challenges through its specialised global workforce.
33
DitchCarbon score
+17 vs industry average
John Wood Group PLC’s score of 33 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Crude Oil Extraction is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.868
20182025
The Crude Oil Extraction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 16% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
John Wood Group PLC's reported carbon emissions
John Wood Group PLC, headquartered in GB and operating in crude petroleum and related services, reported its 2024 emissions with a total of approximately 407,053,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 21,985,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 13,801,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions, and around 371,267,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 2,764,309,000 kg CO2e, comprising around 26,612,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, about 15,209,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 market-based, and approximately 2,725,184,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
For 2022, John Wood Group PLC's total emissions were approximately 1,987,816,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 28,268,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 17,420,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 1,942,128,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2021, the company's total emissions stood at approximately 1,348,040,000 kg CO2e. This included about 35,845,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 22,710,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based, and around 1,289,485,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Notable Scope 3 categories in 2021 included approximately 718,847,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and about 129,062,000 kg CO2e from capital goods.
In 2020, John Wood Group PLC reported approximately 50,430,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and around 46,022,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 market-based emissions. Partial Scope 3 data was available, with employee commuting at approximately 77,882,000 kg CO2e and downstream leased assets at around 258,715,000 kg CO2e.
The company has set a near-term absolute reduction target to decrease Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This commitment supports their journey towards net-zero.
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John Wood Group PLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
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
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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