- Inaccurate Scope 3 emissions due to COVID-19 impact and reliance on pre-COVID commuting factors
- Data collection limitations (only 80% of office locations reported environmental data)
NV5
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, NV5 disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 32.4K Metric tCO2e (total). By scope: Scope 1: 3.4K Metric tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.0K Metric tCO2e; Scope 3: 26.0K Metric 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
32.4K Metric tCO2e (total)
2021
Renewable Energy
1%
of total energy
Water Usage
5.2 kGal/ FTE
2021
Waste
0.38 short tons/ FTE
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). | 3.4K Metric tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.0K Metric tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 26.0K Metric tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 32% since 2019 (partially due to COVID-19 impact)
- 80% of office locations reporting environmental data
- 1% of offices using renewable energy sources for electricity (not all leases provided data)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- 25% reduction in water consumption by 2030
- 25% reduction in total waste/recycle by 2030
- 25% of office leases using some form of renewables for energy by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse Gas EmissionsEnergy ManagementWater & Wastewater ManagementWaste & Hazardous Materials ManagementEcological ImpactsHuman Rights & Community RelationsData SecurityProduct Quality & SafetyLabor PracticesEmployee Health & SafetyEmployee Engagement, Diversity & InclusionProduct Design & Lifecycle ManagementSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Ethics