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McDermott

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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25

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

McDermott's score of 25 is higher than 89% 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 2023, McDermott reported total carbon emissions of approximately 194,538,000 kg CO2e, comprising 183,301,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 11,237,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 197,887,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 181,138,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 16,749,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, McDermott's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 2020, which recorded approximately 252,809,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, McDermott's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the industry in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in the context of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company continues to monitor its emissions but has yet to establish formal reduction targets.

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Scope 1
183,523,000
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Scope 2
69,286,000
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Scope 3
60,529,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McDermott'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. McDermott is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

McDermott is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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