Public Profile

Yit

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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51

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Yit's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Yit's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, YIT Oyj, headquartered in Finland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 83,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 19,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 837,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, YIT has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant targets set for the near future. YIT has established ambitious reduction goals, aiming to decrease its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets have been submitted for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In 2021, YIT's emissions were approximately 31,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a proactive approach to emissions management. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the construction and engineering sector, reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility and climate action.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
171,427,000
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000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
54,060,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yit's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Yit is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yit 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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