Quanta Services Inc
Quanta Services's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Quanta Services 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).
Quanta Services has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Quanta Services's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Quanta Services amounted to 887,702 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 Quanta Services decreased by 2.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Quanta Services's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Quanta Services's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Quanta Services were 874,837 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Quanta Services reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Quanta Services's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 34.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Quanta Services's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Quanta Services's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Quanta Services reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,337 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,865 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Quanta Services reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Quanta Services's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 335.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Quanta Services's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 58.87% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Quanta Services use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Quanta Services reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Quanta Services's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Quanta Services's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Quanta Services reported 356,256 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 Quanta Services includes a breakdown across 4 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.a
Quanta Services's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Quanta Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Quanta Services reported total Scope 3 emissions of 356,256 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Quanta Services reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Quanta Services's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 401.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Quanta Services's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Quanta Services disclose?
In 2024, Quanta Services reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Quanta Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Quanta Services's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 192,463 tCO₂e (54.02%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 117,945 tCO₂e (33.11%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 28,209 tCO₂e (7.92%)
Quanta Services's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Quanta Services’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Quanta Services reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 874,837 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,673 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 36.96 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Quanta Services's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Quanta Services's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Quanta Services reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 36.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.55, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Quanta Services rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Quanta Services ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Quanta Services is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Quanta Services's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Quanta Services reported a total carbon footprint of 1,243,958 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.15% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Quanta Services's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 70.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 28.64%.a