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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Kbr's score of 51 is higher than 98% 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 2022, KBR, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,931,460 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 8,602,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,353,250 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 44,976,430 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their value chain. KBR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, KBR is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2034. For long-term goals, KBR plans to maintain a minimum of 90% absolute reductions in Scope 1 emissions from 2030 to 2050 and achieve zero absolute Scope 2 emissions throughout the same period. Furthermore, they aim for a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, all based on the 2023 baseline. KBR's headquarters is located in the United States, and their proactive approach to sustainability reflects a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint significantly.

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Scope 1
6,514,307.94
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Scope 2
33,014,232.31
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Scope 3
105,075,238.49
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kbr is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kbr is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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