Kier Group plc
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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Industry Benchmark
Kier Group plc's score of 81 is higher than 91% 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 2,521,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 787,008,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 940,258,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 30,941,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 3,585,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at about 905,732,000 kg CO2e. Kier Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions in its business operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2039 and across its entire value chain (including Scope 3) by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 71% and Scope 2 emissions by 98% by 2030, using 2019 as a base year. Additionally, Kier Group plans to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as a reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kier Group's commitment to sustainable practices within the construction and engineering sector. The company is actively transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles and alternative fuels to support these goals.
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| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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