Kiewit
Kiewit Corporation, commonly referred to as Kiewit, is a prominent construction and engineering firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1884, Kiewit has evolved into one of North America's largest and most respected contractors, with significant operations across the United States and Canada. The company excels in various sectors, including transportation, water resources, power, and industrial projects. Kiewit is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, from project planning and design to construction and maintenance. Its commitment to innovation and safety sets it apart in the industry, enabling the delivery of complex projects on time and within budget. With a strong market position, Kiewit has received numerous accolades for its performance and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the construction sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kiewit'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
Kiewit's score of 16 is lower than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kiewit's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kiewit reported total carbon emissions of approximately 683,433 tonnes CO2e, which includes 609,567 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 73,866 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to tracking and managing its greenhouse gas emissions. Over the past few years, Kiewit has demonstrated a gradual decrease in its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, with values of 0.04566 in 2020, 0.04147 in 2021, and 0.04015 in 2022, indicating a positive trend towards reducing emissions relative to revenue. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, Kiewit is actively engaged in climate initiatives, as evidenced by its participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), where it received a score of "D" in 2023. This participation reflects Kiewit's recognition of the importance of transparency and accountability in its climate commitments. Overall, Kiewit's emissions data and ongoing efforts suggest a commitment to improving sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the construction and engineering sector.
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Add to project2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 609,567,000 |
| Scope 2 | 73,866,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kiewit 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.
