- Increased Scope 2 emissions due to a new office with high natural gas use.
- Challenges in accurately calculating carbon emissions for a hybrid workforce.
- Managing water use in a hybrid workforce.
Black & Veatch, Inc. and its subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Black & Veatch, Inc. and its subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.9K tCO2e (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 3.6K tCO2e (2021); Scope 2: 13.3K tCO2e (2021); Scope 3: 5.9K tCO2e (2021). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
22.9K tCO2e (2021)
2021
Waste
6.23 metric tons (2021)
2021
Energy Use
28.8K MWh (2021)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.6K tCO2e (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.3K tCO2e (2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.9K tCO2e (2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions; overall GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3 business travel and teleworking) reduced by an unspecified amount from a 2019 baseline.
- Completed carbon footprint analysis for projects designed and built from 2018-2020.
- Updated travel policy to reduce travel.
- Completed first operational water use assessment.
- Conducted first water use assessment for projects designed and built from 2018-2020.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% and overall GHG emissions by 20% from a 2019 baseline by 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve corporate VPP status by 2023.
- Achieve goals set to increase diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace by 2023.
🔭 Long-term
- Be net zero for overall GHG emissions by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipHealth, Safety and SecurityDiversity, Equity and InclusionCommunity InvestmentSustainable InfrastructureBusiness Ethics and Anti-Corruption