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McDermott Sustainability Profile

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McDermott International, Inc., commonly known as McDermott, is a leading global provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services for the energy sector. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across key regions, including North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1923, McDermott has achieved significant milestones, including the successful execution of major offshore and onshore projects. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in subsea, offshore, and onshore facilities, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on safety and sustainability, McDermott has established itself as a trusted partner in the energy industry, consistently delivering high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

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30

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

McDermott's score of 30 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McDermott's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, McDermott reported total carbon emissions of approximately 200,301,000 kg CO2e, comprising 187,720,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 12,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 194,538,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 183,301,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 11,237,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, McDermott has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, setting a target to achieve a net reduction of 50% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims for net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2021, McDermott implemented a short-term incentive target to reduce emissions intensity across fabrication, construction, and marine operations by 5% compared to the 2020 baseline. This initiative reflects their ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into their operations. The emissions data is sourced from McDermott International, Inc., and no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices while navigating the challenges of the energy sector.

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Scope 1
183,523,000
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Scope 2
69,286,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is McDermott's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McDermott's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is McDermott's Location?

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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 McDermott is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

McDermott's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

McDermott has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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