AECOM

Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
51,000
Ticker
ACM
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Website
aecom.com
Description
Aecom is a global infrastructure consulting firm, specializing in planning, designing, and managing infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors. The company's primary function is to provide...

AECOM's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, AECOM completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

AECOM has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into AECOM's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AECOM amounted to 51,998 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AECOM decreased by 3.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

AECOM's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e-26%+19%+22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AECOM's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AECOM were 29,072 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has AECOM reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, AECOM's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), AECOM's Scope 1 emissions increased by 22.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are AECOM's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, AECOM reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,926 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has AECOM reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, AECOM's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 51.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

What methodology does AECOM use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, AECOM reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

AECOM's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into AECOM's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, AECOM reported 1,743,218 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of AECOM includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

AECOM's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+162%-55%+1%-12%-23%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AECOM's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, AECOM reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,743,218 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has AECOM reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, AECOM's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), AECOM's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 23.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AECOM disclose?

In 2024, AECOM reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of AECOM's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to AECOM's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,655,081 tCOâ‚‚e (94.94%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 51,466 tCOâ‚‚e (2.95%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 36,671 tCOâ‚‚e (2.1%)

AECOM's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(2.1%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(3.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(94.9%)

Insights into AECOM's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, AECOM reported a total carbon footprint of 1,795,216 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 22.76% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to AECOM's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.62%.

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