Hochtief AG
Hochtief's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Hochtief 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).
Hochtief has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hochtief's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hochtief amounted to 2,144,861 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hochtief increased by 623.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Hochtief's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hochtief's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hochtief were 2,075,905 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Hochtief reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hochtief's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 381.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Hochtief's Scope 1 emissions increased by 865.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Hochtief's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Hochtief reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,442 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 68,956 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Hochtief reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hochtief's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 36.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Hochtief's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.28% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Hochtief use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Hochtief reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Hochtief's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hochtief's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Hochtief reported 5,624,807 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 2025 disclosure of Hochtief includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Hochtief's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Hochtief reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,624,807 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 62.63% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 37.37% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Hochtief reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hochtief disclose?
In 2025, Hochtief reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,740,253 tCO₂e (48.72%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,002,316 tCO₂e (35.6%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 488,856 tCO₂e (8.69%)
Hochtief's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hochtief’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Hochtief reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,075,905 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 44,953 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 46.18 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Hochtief's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hochtief's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Hochtief reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 46.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.91, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Hochtief rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Hochtief ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Hochtief among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Hochtief's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Hochtief reported a total carbon footprint of 7,769,668 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.84% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Hochtief's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.72%.a