Stantec Inc
Stantec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Stantec 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).
Stantec has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 | 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 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 Stantec's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stantec amounted to 32,791 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 Stantec decreased by 53.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Stantec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stantec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Stantec were 12,257 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Stantec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Stantec's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stantec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 57.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Stantec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Stantec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,076 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 20,534 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Stantec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Stantec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 15.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stantec's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 51.2% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Stantec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Stantec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Stantec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Stantec's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Stantec reported 67,273 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 Stantec includes a breakdown across 5 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
Stantec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stantec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Stantec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 67,273 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 Stantec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Stantec's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 265.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stantec's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 39.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Stantec disclose?
In 2024, Stantec 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 Stantec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Stantec's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 28,359 tCO₂e (42.16%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,340 tCO₂e (36.18%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,602 tCO₂e (14.27%)
Stantec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Stantec’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Stantec reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,257 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,214 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Stantec's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Stantec's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Stantec reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.36 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Stantec rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Stantec ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Stantec is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Stantec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Stantec reported a total carbon footprint of 100,064 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.17% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Stantec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.52%. a