Kier
Kier Group plc, commonly referred to as Kier, is a leading construction and infrastructure services company headquartered in GB. Established in 1992, Kier has built a strong reputation across the UK, particularly in regions such as England, Scotland, and Wales. The company operates primarily within the construction, property, and infrastructure sectors, delivering a diverse range of services that include project management, civil engineering, and facilities management. Kier is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a robust portfolio of high-profile projects, Kier has solidified its position as a key player in the industry, recognised for its quality and reliability. The company continues to achieve significant milestones, contributing to the development of vital infrastructure across the nation.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kier's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kier's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kier's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kier Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 940,258,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 30,941,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,130,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. Kier Highways has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50.4% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 97.25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2039 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045. Kier Group PLC has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 71% and Scope 2 emissions by 98% by FY2030, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by FY2039. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a strong commitment to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 113,399,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,192,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kier 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.
