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Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti, a leading engineering consultancy headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of the industry since its founding in 1956. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, the firm excels in structural engineering, façade engineering, and sustainability consulting. Renowned for its innovative approach, Thornton Tomasetti offers a unique blend of services that include building design, risk management, and advanced technology solutions. The firm has achieved notable milestones, such as its involvement in iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and the Sydney Opera House. With a commitment to excellence and a reputation for delivering high-quality results, Thornton Tomasetti continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the engineering sector, recognised for its expertise and dedication to sustainable practices.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Thornton Tomasetti's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

6

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Thornton Tomasetti's score of 6 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thornton Tomasetti's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Thornton Tomasetti reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,651,490 kg CO2e, with no emissions from Scope 1. Their Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, amounted to about 1,380,610 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and employee commuting, contributed significantly to their overall footprint. In comparison, their 2013 emissions were recorded at approximately 3,020,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable reduction over the decade. The breakdown for 2013 included Scope 2 emissions of about 923,500 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,736,800 kg CO2e from business travel, employee commute, and waste generated in operations. Thornton Tomasetti has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical goals have not been disclosed. They are not currently committed to a net-zero target. The company operates within the construction and engineering sector in the United States and is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives.

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Scope 3
1,724,800
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thornton Tomasetti's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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. Thornton Tomasetti is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thornton Tomasetti is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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