YIT Corporation, commonly referred to as YIT, is a leading Finnish construction and real estate company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1912, YIT has grown to become a prominent player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, focusing on residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable development and innovative construction solutions, offering a diverse range of services including project development, construction management, and property maintenance. YIT's unique approach integrates modern technology and eco-friendly practices, setting it apart in the competitive construction industry.
With a strong market position, YIT has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in construction and sustainability. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the evolving real estate landscape.
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Yit’s score of 61 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Yit's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, YIT Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.14 billion kg CO2e, comprising 15.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 1.12 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. 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. YIT's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. The company is actively working towards these reduction goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the construction and engineering sector.
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Yit’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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