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Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn, officially known as Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., is a leading engineering consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including the Southeast, Southwest, and West Coast. Specialising in civil engineering, planning, and environmental services, Kimley-Horn is renowned for its innovative solutions in transportation, land development, and water resources. With a commitment to client satisfaction and a collaborative approach, Kimley-Horn has achieved numerous accolades, including consistent rankings among the top engineering firms in the nation. Their unique blend of technical expertise and personalised service sets them apart in a competitive market, making them a trusted partner for public and private sector projects alike.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kimley-Horn's score of 18 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kimley-Horn's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kimley-Horn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,107,000 kg CO2e, comprising 745,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 10,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. The average carbon emissions per employee in 2023 were about 1,450 kg CO2e. For 2024, Kimley-Horn's emissions included 926,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 2,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions under Scope 1, alongside 601,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities and 32,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations under Scope 3. The average emissions per employee for this year were approximately 2,490 kg CO2e. Looking ahead to 2025, specific emissions data has not been disclosed, but the average CO2e emissions per employee are projected to be about 1,660 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kimley-Horn has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kimley-Horn's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kimley-Horn is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kimley-Horn is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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