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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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kbr's score of 51 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 Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 5,746,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 22,171,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. KBR has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 base year, while also committing to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2034 from the same base year. Long-term, KBR aims to maintain a minimum of 90% absolute reductions in Scope 1 emissions from 2030 through 2050 and achieve zero absolute Scope 2 emissions during the same period. Furthermore, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect KBR's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the professional services sector.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
6,514,307.94
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
33,014,232.31
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
105,075,238.49
00,000,000.0
00,000,000
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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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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