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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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How does Mota Engil's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

38

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Mota Engil's score of 38 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 for Scope 1, 24,445,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,485,761,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined amounted to about 2,520,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,277,176,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 27,085,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 1,571,573,000 kg CO2e. Mota Engil's emissions data shows a trend of increasing emissions over the past few years, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 2,090,946,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 28,215,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 919,021,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, the company reported significantly lower emissions, with Scope 1 at about 440,661,400 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 29,808,900 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments outlined in their recent reports, Mota Engil is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, as indicated by their participation in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). However, no specific science-based targets (SBTi) or climate pledges have been disclosed. Overall, Mota Engil's emissions data reflects the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the construction and engineering sector, highlighting the need for ongoing commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction strategies.

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440,661,400
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mota Engil'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 Mota Engil is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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.

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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