Kier
Kier Group plc, commonly known as Kier, is a leading construction and infrastructure services company headquartered in Sandy, Bedfordshire, England. Established in 1992, Kier has grown to become a prominent player in the UK construction industry, with significant operations across England, Scotland, and Wales. The company focuses on various sectors, including building, civil engineering, and infrastructure, delivering projects that enhance communities and support economic growth. Kier's core services encompass project management, construction, and maintenance, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its health and safety standards and a strong emphasis on social value in its projects. With a robust market position, Kier continues to contribute to the UK’s built environment, making it a trusted partner for both public and private sector clients.
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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 937,199,000 kg CO2e (937,199 tonnes CO2e), with emissions distributed across various scopes: 38,643,000 kg CO2e (38,643 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 1, 328,000 kg CO2e (328 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 2, and 61,676,000 kg CO2e (61,676 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 3. Kier has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline, and to achieve a 98% reduction in Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Kier aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by FY2039 and maintaining at least a 98% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from FY2030 through FY2045. For Scope 3, Kier targets a 90% reduction by FY2045. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kier's dedication to sustainable practices in the construction and engineering sector.
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Add to project2013 | 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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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.
