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AECOM, a leading global provider of engineering services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a key player in the engineering and construction industry, focusing on infrastructure, environmental services, and project management.
With a diverse portfolio that includes transportation, water, and energy solutions, AECOM is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. The firm’s unique integration of design, engineering, and construction services sets it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include significant contributions to major infrastructure projects worldwide, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in delivering complex, large-scale developments.
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Aecom’s score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Engineering Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Engineering Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
AECOM, a US-headquartered Engineering Services firm, reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 1.597 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 26.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 18.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1.552 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, the company's total emissions were around 1.795 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, AECOM's total emissions were about 1.801 billion kg CO2e.
AECOM has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040 from a FY2018 base year. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Additionally, AECOM commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods & services, capital goods, and business travel by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Long-term targets aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2040, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel by FY2040, both from a FY2018 base year. AECOM was the first company in the engineering sector to have SBTi-approved emission reduction targets and is a signatory to The Climate Pledge since April 2021.
2030
60% reduction in Scope 2
AECOM commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 60% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.
2040
AECOM commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the val…
AECOM commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by FY2040 from a FY2018 base year.
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
AECOM also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel 90% by FY2…
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