Kier Group PLC
Kier Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kier 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).
Kier Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kier Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kier Group amounted to 31,374 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kier Group decreased by 10.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kier Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kier Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kier Group were 28,853 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kier Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kier Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 67.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kier Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kier Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kier Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 115 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,521 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kier Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kier Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 64.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kier Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 29.99% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Kier Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kier Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Kier Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kier Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kier Group reported 787,008 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Kier Group includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Kier Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kier Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 787,008 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 95.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kier Group disclose?
In 2024, Kier Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 697,937 tCOâ‚‚e (88.68%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 22,306 tCOâ‚‚e (2.83%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 19,108 tCOâ‚‚e (2.43%)
Kier Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kier Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kier Group reported a total carbon footprint of 818,382 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.98% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kier Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.53%.