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Construction Work
GB
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Kier Group plc

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Kier Group plc, commonly referred to as Kier, is a leading construction and infrastructure services company headquartered in GB. Founded in 1992, Kier has established a strong presence across the UK, with significant operations in regions such as London, the Midlands, and the North of England. The company operates primarily within the construction, property, and infrastructure sectors, delivering a diverse range of services including project management, civil engineering, and facilities management. Kier is renowned 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 dedication to quality and safety. Notable achievements include numerous awards for excellence in construction and a strong track record of successful project delivery.

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How does Kier Group plc'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.

98

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Kier Group plc's score of 98 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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Kier Group plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kier Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 815,976,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 28,853,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 115,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 787,008,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 71% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 98% reduction in Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Kier Group plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Long-term commitments include achieving net-zero carbon emissions for business operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2039 and across the entire value chain (including Scope 3) by 2045. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kier's commitment to sustainable practices in the construction and engineering sector. The company is also transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles and alternative fuels to support these goals.

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Scope 1
113,399,000
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Scope 2
12,192,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kier Group plc's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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. This request for Kier Group plc is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kier Group plc is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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