Jacobs Sustainability Profile
Jacobs Engineering Group, commonly referred to as Jacobs, is a leading global provider of professional services in the engineering and construction industry. Headquartered in the United States, Jacobs operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, delivering innovative solutions in various sectors, including infrastructure, environmental, and energy services. Founded in 1947, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into diverse markets and a strong focus on sustainability. Jacobs offers a comprehensive range of services, from project management and design to consulting and construction management, distinguished by its commitment to quality and client satisfaction. With a robust market position, Jacobs has been recognised for its contributions to major projects worldwide, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in transforming communities and enhancing the built environment.
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Jacobs's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Jacobs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,450,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (15,342,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (1,735,000 kg CO2e market-based), and Scope 3 emissions (264,532,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 90% reduction in all scopes by 2040. In the UK, Jacobs reported Scope 1 emissions of 153,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 1,094,000 kg CO2e (location-based) in 2024. The company is also committed to ensuring that 65% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025. Jacobs' climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data is sourced from Jacobs Solutions Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,814,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,271,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 228,823,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Jacobs's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Jacobs's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 31% last year and increased by approximately 16% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 22% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Jacobs's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Jacobs has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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