- High suicide rates in the U.S. construction industry.
- Global setbacks such as the post-pandemic economy and the Russian-Ukrainian war impacting the supply chain.
- Addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to achieve net-zero by 2050.
Bechtel
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 20.9K tCO2eq (Scope 1 and 2 combined for 17 offices) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed Cutlass Solar 1 and 2, providing clean energy for around 60,000 homes.
- Plant Vogtle is now the largest generator of clean energy in the U.S.
- Achieved historic milestones at Hanford Waste Treatment Plant, heating the first melter and completing the first test glass pours.
- Supporting Rio Tinto in the Ranger Mine Rehabilitation Project in Australia.
- Completed construction of Shell Polymers Monaca plant, one of the largest manufacturing projects in the U.S.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 for Bechtel Equipment Operations.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety and WellbeingDiversity and InclusionCommunity EngagementSustainabilitySupply Chain Responsibility