Costain Group PLC
Costain Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Costain Group 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).
Costain Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Costain Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Costain Group amounted to 5,660 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Costain Group decreased by 8.34%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Costain Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Costain Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Costain Group were 4,772 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Costain Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Costain Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Costain Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Costain Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Costain Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 193 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 888 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Costain Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Costain Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 13.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Costain Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.64% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Costain Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Costain Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Costain Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Costain Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Costain Group reported 272,558 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Costain Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Costain Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Costain Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Costain Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 272,558 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has Costain Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Costain Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Costain Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Costain Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Costain Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Costain Group disclose?
In 2024, Costain Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Costain Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Costain Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 262,955 tCO₂e (96.48%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,350 tCO₂e (1.6%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,188 tCO₂e (1.17%)
Costain Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Costain Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Costain Group reported a total carbon footprint of 278,218 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.12% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Costain Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.72%. a