Kiewit Corporation, commonly referred to as Kiewit, is a prominent construction and engineering firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1884, Kiewit has evolved into one of the largest and most respected companies in the industry, with significant operations across North America. The firm excels in various sectors, including transportation, water resources, power, and industrial construction. Kiewit is renowned for its innovative approach to project delivery, offering a comprehensive range of services from design and engineering to construction and maintenance. Its commitment to safety and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, Kiewit has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in the construction industry.
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Kiewit's score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Kiewit Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 609,567,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 73,866,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 683,433,000 kg CO2e from these two scopes. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Kiewit has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions in its own operations by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment was announced in May 2021 as part of a broader initiative to achieve net zero emissions in its finance portfolio by 2050. The emissions data reported by Kiewit is cascaded from its parent company, Kiewit Corporation, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint.
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| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 609,567,000 |
| Scope 2 | 73,866,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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.
Kiewit 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.
