Granite Construction Incorporated, commonly known as Granite, is a leading construction and engineering firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1922, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including the West Coast and parts of the Midwest. Specialising in infrastructure development, Granite focuses on key business areas such as transportation, water resources, and commercial construction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Granite offers a range of services, including heavy civil construction, materials production, and environmental solutions. The company is recognised for its unique approach to project management and its dedication to safety and quality. As a prominent player in the construction industry, Granite has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for complex infrastructure projects nationwide.
How does Granite Construction'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.
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Granite Construction's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Granite Construction reported total carbon emissions of approximately 250,856,000 kg CO2e, comprising 229,298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 21,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions from business travel were about 22,041,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 271,118,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 247,426,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 23,692,000 kg CO2e. Granite Construction has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent organisation. The company is actively disclosing emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Overall, Granite Construction's emissions data highlights their significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while their lack of defined reduction targets suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 211,718,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Granite Construction's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 8% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Granite Construction has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

