KBR Inc
KBR's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, KBR 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) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
KBR has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 KBR's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KBR amounted to 5,745.804 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KBR decreased by 80.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
KBR's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KBR's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KBR were 5,745.804 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has KBR reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KBR's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 32.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), KBR's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 33.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
Insights into KBR's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, KBR reported 1,074,148.072 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 KBR includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
KBR's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KBR's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, KBR reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,074,148.072 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 29.42% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 70.58% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has KBR reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KBR's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,316.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), KBR's Scope 3 emissions increased by 2,288.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KBR disclose?
In 2023, KBR reported emissions for 7 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 KBR's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to KBR's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 283,064.589 tCO₂e (70.58%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 64,733.029 tCO₂e (16.14%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 27,022.285 tCO₂e (6.74%)
KBR's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KBR’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, KBR reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,745.804 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,956 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
KBR's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does KBR's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, KBR reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.3 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does KBR rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, KBR ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places KBR among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a