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Kbr

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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61

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kbr's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kbr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KBR, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 5,746,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 22,171,000 kg CO2e. 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 GHG emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, KBR plans to maintain zero absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions from 2023 through 2050 and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2034 and by 90% by 2050, both from a 2023 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KBR's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the professional services sector.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
6,514,000
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Scope 2
33,014,232.31
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
105,075,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kbr's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Kbr is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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