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Laing Orourke

Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1978, the firm has built a strong reputation across various sectors, including infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Laing O'Rourke has pioneered advanced construction techniques, such as off-site manufacturing, which sets it apart in the industry. Operating primarily in the UK, Australia, and the Middle East, Laing O'Rourke has achieved significant milestones, including the successful delivery of high-profile projects like the Crossrail in London. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and safety, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the construction landscape. With a diverse portfolio of services, Laing O'Rourke continues to lead the way in transforming the built environment.

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44

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

Laing Orourke's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Laing Orourke's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Laing O'Rourke reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,722,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,455,590 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,070,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 49,548,060 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 91,086,500 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 31,955,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 32,556,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 982,774,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Laing O'Rourke has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, particularly in production processes, as evidenced by their ongoing sustainability reports. Overall, Laing O'Rourke's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed.

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Scope 1
17,881,000
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Scope 2
5,469,000
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Scope 3
20,392,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Laing Orourke'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 Laing Orourke is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Laing Orourke is not participating in any 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
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