Stantec Sustainability Profile
Stantec Inc., a leading global design and consulting firm, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1954, Stantec has established itself in the architecture, engineering, and environmental services sectors, delivering innovative solutions that address complex challenges in infrastructure and community development. With a diverse portfolio that includes landscape architecture, environmental remediation, and project management, Stantec is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to major urban development projects and infrastructure improvements. Stantec's unique approach combines local expertise with global resources, positioning it as a trusted partner in enhancing the built environment and fostering resilient communities.
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Stantec's score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Stantec's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Stantec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80.6 million kg CO2e, comprising 12.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 67.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (24.3 million kg CO2e) and employee commuting (28.4 million kg CO2e). Stantec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target is part of their Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which also include a 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel within the same timeframe. Additionally, Stantec is working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals set for 2030. The company has demonstrated progress in its emissions reduction efforts, having reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions per employee by 17% from 2019 levels and by 49% against a 2013 baseline, exceeding their previous target of a 40% reduction. Stantec's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in various climate initiatives, including the SBTi, which aligns its targets with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,953,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 39,629,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,668,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Stantec's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Stantec's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 53% last year and increased by approximately 596% since 2015, 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 "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Stantec'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.
Stantec 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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