- Two fatalities on Balfour Beatty UK sites in 2023
- Global competition for infrastructure talent
- Managing inflationary pressures and high interest rates
Balfour Beatty plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Balfour Beatty plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 146.5K tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 132.6K tCO2e (restated); Scope 2: 13.9K tCO2e (restated); Scope 3: 4.0M tCO2e. 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
146.5K tCO2e (location-based)
2023
Waste
1.0M tons (UK)
2023
Energy Use
624.4K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 132.6K tCO2e (restated) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.9K tCO2e (restated) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.0M tCO2e |
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 | 146.5K tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2011 | 482.9K tCO2e (excluding air travel) |
| 2010 | 472.2K tCO2e/year (excluding air travel) |
| 2009 | 383.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 2% reduction in absolute carbon emissions
- 7% reduction in carbon emissions intensity (market-based)
- 40% reduction in UK waste intensity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 3% PFO margin in UK Construction
🔭 Long-term
- Beyond Net Zero Carbon
- Generate Zero Waste
- Positively Impact More than 1 Million People
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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