Laing O'Rourke, a leading name in the construction industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative construction solutions, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects.
Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Laing O'Rourke offers a unique blend of engineering and construction services, utilising advanced technology and modern methods of construction. The company has achieved significant milestones, including major infrastructure developments and a strong market position, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking excellence in construction. With a focus on delivering value and efficiency, Laing O'Rourke continues to shape the future of the built environment.
-4 vs industry average
Laing Orourke’s score of 23 is lower than 45% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Laing Orourke's reported carbon emissions
Laing O'Rourke, a UK-based construction company, has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims to be operationally net zero by 2030, focusing on eliminating carbon emissions from its directly controlled operations, including energy use, fleet, and heavy plant fuel (Scope 1 and 2 emissions). Looking further ahead, Laing O'Rourke has a long-term vision to be a net zero company by 2050, delivering nature-positive solutions.
For its most recent reported year, 2025, Laing O'Rourke reported total emissions of approximately 1.33 billion kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2024, total emissions were approximately 1.12 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions were approximately 998.8 million kg CO2e.
The company has also reported specific reduction targets. By 2024, it aimed to reduce CO2 emissions for production (kgCO2/tonne) by 25% from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, an initiative was in place to reduce overall energy intensity in production by 25% by 2024, against a 2020 baseline.
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Laing Orourke’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2024
25% reduction in Scope 1
Reducing CO2 emissions for production (kgCO2/tonne) by 25% by 2024
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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