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Morrison Hershfield

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Morrison Hershfield, a leading engineering and consulting firm, is headquartered in California and operates across North America. Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong reputation in the building science, structural engineering, and environmental sectors. With a focus on innovative solutions, Morrison Hershfield offers a range of services including project management, energy efficiency consulting, and infrastructure design. Their commitment to sustainability and client-centric approaches sets them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their expertise, the firm has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying their position as a trusted partner in the industry. With a legacy of excellence spanning over seven decades, Morrison Hershfield continues to drive advancements in engineering and consulting services.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Morrison Hershfield's score of 36 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morrison Hershfield's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Morrison Hershfield reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,159,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The breakdown includes 27,500 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 208,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion (Scope 1), 544,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity (Scope 2), and significant Scope 3 emissions: 778,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 1,045,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 5,200,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2021, the company reported a total of 1,159,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion at 300,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at 859,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 1,859,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting at 1,627,000 kg CO2e. Morrison Hershfield has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is currently classified as "Committed" to these targets, which encompass all scopes of emissions. This commitment reflects a long-term strategy to reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals. The emissions data is cascaded from Morrison Hershfield Group Inc., with additional initiatives sourced from Stantec Inc. as part of their corporate family relationship.

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1,297,000
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Scope 3
2,230,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morrison Hershfield's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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 Morrison Hershfield is in CA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Morrison Hershfield is participating in some 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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