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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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81

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kier Group plc's score of 81 is higher than 100% 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 (market-based) at approximately 115,000 kg CO2e, and a significant 787,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. 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 (market-based) at around 313,000 kg CO2e, 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 plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% to approximately 19,773 tCO2e by 2030. Additionally, it targets a 71% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions and a 98% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. For Scope 3 emissions, Kier aims for a 42% reduction by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Kier Group's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the construction and engineering sector.

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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.

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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 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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