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 72% 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's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and they have not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, which is crucial for transparency and accountability in their climate commitments. Overall, Granite Construction's emissions profile highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to reduce carbon footprints in the construction industry, particularly as they navigate the challenges of sustainability and climate change.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 |
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Granite Construction is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.