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Kbr

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KBR, Inc., commonly referred to as KBR, is a prominent global engineering and construction firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1901, KBR has established itself as a leader in the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers a diverse range of services, including project management, engineering, and technology solutions, which are distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. KBR's expertise in complex project execution and its focus on advanced technologies have positioned it as a trusted partner for both government and commercial clients. With a rich history of key milestones, KBR continues to achieve notable success, reinforcing its market position as a frontrunner in delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

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59

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Kbr's score of 59 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kbr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KBR, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,044,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 5,746,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) accounted for approximately 22,171,000 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,001,850,000 kg CO2e. KBR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 base year and to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by the same year. Additionally, KBR is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. Long-term, KBR plans to maintain a minimum of 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2030 through 2050 and to achieve zero absolute Scope 2 emissions during the same period. The company also aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050, all based on the 2023 emissions levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KBR's commitment to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.

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2020202120222023
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6,514,307.94
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Scope 2
33,014,232.31
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
105,075,238.49
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kbr's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kbr is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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