- Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors
- Minimising emissions during construction and reducing emissions in operations
- Addressing climate risks and vulnerabilities across the portfolio
- Managing waste generation from construction
- Minimising water use
- Protecting biodiversity around assets
- Ensuring health and safety for all workers
- Respecting human rights and workers' rights in the value chain
- Preventing and detecting corruption and bribery
John Laing Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, John Laing Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 246.6K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 86 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 68 tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 246.5K tCO2e (2023). 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
246.6K tCO2e (2023)
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | 86 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 68 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 246.5K tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 246.6K tCO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 114.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 317.94 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 + Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 31% of AUM covered by 1.5°C-aligned decarbonisation plans (21% ahead of schedule)
- 25% of AUM invested in climate solutions
- 78% of assets have waste prevention plans
- 92% landfill diversion rate across assets in construction
- 35% of assets have bespoke water management plans
- 100% of assets in or near biodiversity-sensitive areas have biodiversity management processes in place
- Portfolio-wide screening of biodiversity risks; no negative impacts on biodiversity-sensitive areas
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 70% of AUM aligned to net zero by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource UseBiodiversityCommunitiesDiversity, Equity, and InclusionResponsible Business