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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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50

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Laing Orourke's score of 50 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 2024, Laing O'Rourke reported total carbon emissions of approximately 566,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 7,801,740 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,335,130 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for a substantial 555,173,560 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 29,722,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,455,590 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 3,070,330 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 495,484,060 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities. Laing O'Rourke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and to reach net zero across all scopes by 2050. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.

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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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000,000,000

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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.

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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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