Parsons
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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Industry Benchmark
Parsons's score of 57 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Parsons's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Parsons Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7400000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11340000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 732463000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a total of about 7400000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 20178000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Parsons has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Parsons plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2019 to 100% by 2028. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for a 30% reduction by 2030. Long-term, Parsons is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, both from the 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Parsons' commitment to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,090,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,121,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 96,817,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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