Laing Orourke
Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1978, the firm has built a strong reputation across various sectors, including infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Laing O'Rourke has pioneered advanced construction techniques, such as off-site manufacturing, which sets it apart in the industry. Operating primarily in the UK, Australia, and the Middle East, Laing O'Rourke has achieved significant milestones, including the successful delivery of high-profile projects like the Crossrail in London. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and safety, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the construction landscape. With a diverse portfolio of services, Laing O'Rourke continues to lead the way in transforming the built environment.
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Laing Orourke's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Laing O'Rourke reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,955,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at about 11,267,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 3,406,000 kg CO2e. For the global operations in the same year, total emissions were approximately 29,208,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 9,476,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,865,000 kg CO2e. Laing O'Rourke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy, which includes the use of low carbon concrete in all new UK projects. The company is actively working to eliminate carbon emissions from its directly controlled operations, including energy use and fleet management. In 2023, Laing O'Rourke disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 910,865,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, alongside other categories such as capital goods (about 24,428,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (approximately 16,072,000 kg CO2e). This highlights the importance of addressing emissions beyond their direct operations. Laing O'Rourke's climate initiatives are supported by their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets align with global climate goals. The company is focused on delivering nature-positive solutions while representing a diverse society through its teams.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,307,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 4,682,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Laing Orourke 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.
