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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Yit's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, YIT reported total carbon emissions of approximately 907,800,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 883,700,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 18,300,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 5,800,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, YIT's total emissions were about 806,500,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. YIT 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 align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goals of the Paris Agreement, specifically to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The company is actively working towards these targets, with progress being monitored to ensure alignment with their reduction goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 171,427,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,060,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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