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Jacobs

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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

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Jacobs's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Jacobs reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 146,450,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,342,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,735,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 129,373,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 113,437,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 13,526,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 97,902,000 kg CO2e. Jacobs has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2040. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040, also from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Jacobs is committed to ensuring that 65% of their suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025. These initiatives reflect Jacobs's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 2
37,271,000
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Scope 3
227,545,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jacobs's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Jacobs is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jacobs is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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