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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.
+40 vs industry average
John Wood Group PLC’s score of 56 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Crude Oil Extraction is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Crude Oil Extraction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 16% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
John Wood Group PLC, headquartered in GB and operating in the Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
In 2024, John Wood Group PLC reported total Scope 1 emissions of 21,985,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 13,801,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 371,267,000 kg CO2e. Looking ahead to 2025, the company anticipates Scope 1 emissions of 17,851,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 13,862,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 237,150,000 kg CO2e.
Historically, the company's emissions have varied. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 26,612,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 15,209,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 2,725,184,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, John Wood Group PLC reported Scope 1 emissions of 28,268,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 17,420,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,942,128,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were 35,845,000 kg CO2e (including 23,211,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 4,841,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion), Scope 2 market-based emissions were 22,710,000 kg CO2e (including 22,623,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity and 87,000 kg CO2e from purchased steam), and Scope 3 emissions totalled 1,289,485,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (718,847,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (129,062,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (104,481,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (66,548,000 kg CO2e).
John Wood Group PLC has set a near-term absolute target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. The company also references a long-term absolute target to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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