Mota Engil
Mota Engil, a prominent player in the construction and engineering sector, is headquartered in Portugal (PT) and operates extensively across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a leader in infrastructure development, offering a diverse range of services including civil engineering, construction, and project management. Mota Engil is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, delivering unique solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous prestigious projects that underscore its expertise and reliability. As a trusted name in the industry, Mota Engil continues to shape the future of infrastructure with its comprehensive portfolio and dedication to excellence.
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Mota Engil's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Mota Engil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,496,926,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24,445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,485,761,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined amounted to about 2,520,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 2,277,176,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 27,085,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,571,573,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e. From 2021, Mota Engil's emissions showed a significant increase, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,090,946,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 28,215,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 919,021,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was around 2,114,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company reported much lower emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 440,661,400 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 29,808,900 kg CO2e, totalling about 470,470,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Despite these figures, Mota Engil has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company is not currently part of any Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has not made any formal climate pledges. All emissions data is sourced directly from Mota-Engil, SGPS, S.A. and is not cascaded from any parent organisation. Overall, Mota Engil's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the construction and engineering sector in managing carbon footprints, highlighting the need for ongoing commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction strategies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 440,661,400 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,808,900 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Mota Engil 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.
