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Kier Group PLC

Common Name
Kier Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
11,083
Ticker
KIE
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kier Group plc is a leading construction and infrastructure services company based in the United Kingdom. The primary function of Kier Group is to provide extensive construction services across divers...

Kier Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Kier Group's Climate Report 2025
a. Kier Group's Climate Report 2025

Insights into Kier Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKier Group amounted to29,139metric 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 Kier Groupdecreased by 7.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Kier Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-57%-19%-8%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kier Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kier Group were 26,873 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kier Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kier Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 69.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Kier Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kier Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kier Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 860 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,266 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

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 68.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Kier Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 10.12% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Kier Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Kier Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Kier Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024202502 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Kier Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Kier Group reported 684,479 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Kier Group includes a breakdown across 9of 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

Kier Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202420250250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-7%-13%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Kier Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 684,479 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 93.66%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.34%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kier Group disclose?

In 2025, Kier Group reported emissions for 9 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 Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Kier Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 592,492 tCOâ‚‚e(86.56%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 29,461 tCOâ‚‚e(4.3%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 19,172 tCOâ‚‚e(2.8%)

Kier Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(86.6%)Investments(Cat. 15)(4.3%)

Insights into Kier Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kier Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,853 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,938 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.84 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Kier Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RRPAGLZKCapitaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,039Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MPagegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 828 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MnVent ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,006Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MRRRenew HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,350Scope 1 Intensity: 19.56 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MGenuit GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 704Scope 1 Intensity: 18.55 tCO2e/$MRRRestoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,597 tCO2eRevenue: $M 345Scope 1 Intensity: 21.99 tCO2e/$MPentairYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,083Scope 1 Intensity: 8.61 tCO2e/$MPPPorvairYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 245Scope 1 Intensity: 47.42 tCO2e/$MAAAvon TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 204Scope 1 Intensity: 9.65 tCO2e/$MGGGalliford Try HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 5.97 tCO2e/$MLLLondon SecurityYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 277Scope 1 Intensity: 23.71 tCO2e/$MMobico GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 815,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,282Scope 1 Intensity: 190.37 tCO2e/$MRenewiYear: 2025Scope 1: 921,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,253Scope 1 Intensity: 408.80 tCO2e/$MIMIYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MZZZIGUPYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,416Scope 1 Intensity: 6.43 tCO2e/$MBig Yellow GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 53 tCO2eRevenue: $M 265Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MKKKeller GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 189,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,748Scope 1 Intensity: 50.69 tCO2e/$MBabcock International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,543Scope 1 Intensity: 7.71 tCO2e/$MSeverfieldYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 10.43 tCO2e/$MSmiths GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,566Scope 1 Intensity: 5.26 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,881 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,705Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$M

How does Kier Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kier Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.84 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.65, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Kier Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Kier Group ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Kier Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Kier Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Kier Group reported a total carbon footprint of 713,618 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.8% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Kier Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.77%.a

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