Hochtief AG
Hochtief's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hochtief's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hochtief amounted to 296,490 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 Hochtief decreased by 22.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Hochtief's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hochtief's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hochtief were 215,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hochtief reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hochtief's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 92.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hochtief's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Hochtief's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hochtief reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 57,928 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 81,390 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Hochtief reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hochtief's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 48.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hochtief's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 26.11% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Hochtief use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Hochtief reported 6,713,416 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 Hochtief includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Hochtief's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hochtief reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,713,416 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 47.56% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 52.44% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Hochtief reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 105.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hochtief disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Hochtief's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,767,472 tCO₂e (41.22%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,869,582 tCO₂e (27.85%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,639,076 tCO₂e (24.41%)
Hochtief's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hochtief’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hochtief reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 215,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 34,654 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.21 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 2024, Hochtief reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.06 , 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 2024, Hochtief ranked 14 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Hochtief is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Hochtief's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Hochtief reported a total carbon footprint of 7,009,906 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Hochtief's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.07%. a