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Skanska UK Plc Sustainability Profile

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Skanska UK Plc, a prominent player in the construction and project development industry, is headquartered in GB and operates extensively across England, Scotland, and Wales. Founded in 1887, Skanska has established itself as a leader in sustainable construction, focusing on infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering services that include construction management, design-build, and project financing. Skanska's unique approach integrates environmental considerations into every project, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, Skanska UK Plc has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the construction sector.

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62

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Skanska UK Plc's score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Skanska UK Plc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Skanska AB (publ)

Skanska UK Plc, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Skanska AB (publ), from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a current subsidiary of Skanska AB, Skanska UK Plc aligns its climate initiatives with the parent company's sustainability goals. Skanska AB has set ambitious targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), demonstrating a commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its operations. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive strategy to address climate change and promote sustainability within the construction industry. While specific reduction targets for Skanska UK Plc are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Skanska AB indicate a focus on significant emissions reductions and a transition towards more sustainable practices. The company is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at minimising its carbon footprint, although specific metrics and achievements at the UK level remain unspecified. In summary, while Skanska UK Plc does not currently provide specific emissions data, it is committed to sustainability through its alignment with Skanska AB's climate initiatives and targets.

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How Carbon Intensive is Skanska UK Plc's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Skanska UK Plc'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 Skanska UK Plc is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Skanska UK Plc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Skanska UK Plc's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 20% last year and decreased by approximately 37% since 2020, 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 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
64%
Use of Sold Products
31%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Business Travel
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Skanska UK Plc'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.

Skanska UK Plc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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