Mott MacDonald Group Limited, commonly referred to as Mott MacDonald, is a leading engineering, management, and development consultancy headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1902, the firm has grown to operate across various regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, delivering innovative solutions in sectors such as infrastructure, water, energy, and transportation. With a strong focus on sustainability and resilience, Mott MacDonald offers a diverse range of services, including project management, engineering design, and advisory services. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and its ability to tackle complex challenges, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the industry. Notable achievements include numerous awards for excellence in engineering and project delivery, solidifying its reputation as a market leader.
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In 2023, Mott MacDonald Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 222,172,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 10,479,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,348,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 206,345,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 164,680,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 19,907,000 kg CO2e). Mott MacDonald has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030, both from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2025. The company’s long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040, also based on a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Mott MacDonald's commitment to sustainable practices within the professional services sector.
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| 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,061,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 16,252,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,208,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Mott MacDonald Group Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 22% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Mott MacDonald Group Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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