KBR, Inc., commonly referred to as KBR, is a prominent global engineering and construction firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1901, KBR has established itself as a leader in the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The company offers a diverse range of services, including project management, engineering, and technology solutions, which are distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. KBR's expertise in complex project execution and its focus on advanced technologies have positioned it as a trusted partner for both government and commercial clients.
With a rich history of key milestones, KBR continues to achieve notable success, reinforcing its market position as a frontrunner in delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
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Kbr’s score of 51 is higher than 73% 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
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kbr's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KBR, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,008,850,000 kg CO2e. This total includes 5,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 22,171,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 1,000,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. KBR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 base year and to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Additionally, KBR is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030 and maintaining zero absolute Scope 2 emissions from 2023 through 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KBR's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
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Kbr’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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