- Supply chain emissions data (Scope 3 categories 4, 5, 7) not routinely reported in CDP.
- Pandemic impact on emissions in 2020 and 2021.
- Managing the 'bounce back' of travel emissions post-COVID.
Atkins Limited and International
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Atkins Limited and International disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K tCO2e (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 394.56 tCO2e (2021); Scope 2: 516.31 tCO2e (2021); Scope 3: 1.1K 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
2.0K tCO2e (2021)
2021
Waste
9.08 tons (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). | 394.56 tCO2e (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 516.31 tCO2e (2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1K 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 emissions by 44% in 2021 compared to the 2019 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 59% in 2021 compared to the 2019 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 54% in 2021 compared to the 2019 baseline (includes business travel and upstream leases).
- UK & Europe business was carbon neutral in 2021 and committed to be carbon neutral in 2022 in accordance with PAS2060.
- Successfully worked with catering suppliers to remove single-use plastics from canteens and vending machines.
- Current office furniture supplier in the UK committed to reuse, repurpose, and recycle old furniture and removed single-use plastics from offices.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Re-baselining emissions as part of the 2022 data review (completed June 2023).
📅 Medium-term
- Scope 1: reduction of 18.61% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
- Scope 2: reduction of 9.19% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
- Scope 3 (business travel and upstream leases): reduction of 33.82% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change