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Sacyr Sustainability Profile

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Sacyr, officially known as Sacyr, S.A., is a prominent Spanish multinational company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Established in 1986, Sacyr has evolved into a key player in the construction and engineering industry, with significant operations across Europe, Latin America, and beyond. The company excels in various sectors, including infrastructure development, civil engineering, and project management. Renowned for its innovative approach, Sacyr offers a diverse range of services, from building roads and bridges to managing large-scale public works projects. Its commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned Sacyr as a leader in the market, achieving notable milestones such as the successful completion of major infrastructure projects worldwide. With a strong focus on efficiency and technological advancement, Sacyr continues to shape the future of construction and engineering on a global scale.

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49

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Sacyr's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sacyr's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sacyr S.A. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 74,265,990 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 261,813,240 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 336,079,230 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 87,540,030 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 259,841,300 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 347,381,330 kg CO2e. Sacyr has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and investments, also by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Sacyr's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures and commitments are solely from Sacyr S.A. itself. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
481,751,330
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Scope 2
46,618,450
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Scope 3
5,327,010
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0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Sacyr's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sacyr's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sacyr's Location?

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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 Sacyr is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sacyr's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sacyr's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 205% last year and increased significantly since 2018, 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 "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2020
Investments
46%
Purchased Goods and Services
35%
Upstream Leased Assets
6%
Waste Generated in Operations
6%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Sacyr's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Sacyr 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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