Jacobs Solutions Inc
Jacobs Solutions's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions 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).
Jacobs Solutions has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Jacobs Solutions's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Jacobs Solutions amounted to 45,596 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Jacobs Solutions decreased by 7.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Jacobs Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Jacobs Solutions's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Jacobs Solutions were 16,512 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Jacobs Solutions reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Jacobs Solutions's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Jacobs Solutions's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Jacobs Solutions's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,039 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 29,084 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Jacobs Solutions reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Jacobs Solutions's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 48.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Jacobs Solutions's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.14% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Jacobs Solutions use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Jacobs Solutions's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Jacobs Solutions's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported 157,572 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 2023 disclosure of Jacobs Solutions includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported total Scope 3 emissions of 157,572 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Jacobs Solutions reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 39.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 emissions increased by 41.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Jacobs Solutions disclose?
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported emissions for 5 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 Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 77,347 tCO₂e (49.09%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 33,576 tCO₂e (21.31%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 31,559 tCO₂e (20.03%)
Jacobs Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Jacobs Solutions’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,512 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,852 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.52 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Jacobs Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Jacobs Solutions's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.13, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Jacobs Solutions rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Jacobs Solutions among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Jacobs Solutions's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Jacobs Solutions reported a total carbon footprint of 203,168 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 26.24% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Jacobs Solutions's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.32%.a