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updated 16 days ago

Parsons

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Parsons Corporation, commonly referred to as Parsons, is a leading technology-driven solutions provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1944, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Specialising in engineering, construction, and cybersecurity, Parsons delivers innovative solutions across critical infrastructure, defence, and environmental sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced technology, Parsons offers unique services such as smart city development and integrated security systems. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant contracts with government agencies and private sector clients, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industry. Recognised for its expertise and innovative approach, Parsons continues to shape the future of infrastructure and security solutions globally.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Parsons's score of 68 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Parsons's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Parsons Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 743,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 8,838,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,479,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 11,340,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 732,463,000 kg CO2e, with notable categories including purchased goods and services (approximately 673,910,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 24,045,000 kg CO2e). Parsons has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, based on a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2045. This includes a long-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2045 and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030. In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Parsons aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2045, both from a 2019 baseline. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2028. Overall, Parsons Corporation is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a comprehensive framework to address its climate impact, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the aerospace and defence sector.

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8,872,000
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Scope 2
14,763,000
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Scope 3
410,004,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Parsons's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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 Parsons is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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