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Downer Edi

Downer EDI Limited, commonly known as Downer, is a leading integrated services provider headquartered in Australia. Established in 1934, the company has grown to become a key player in the infrastructure and resources sectors, with significant operations across Australia and New Zealand. Downer offers a diverse range of services, including asset management, engineering, and construction, tailored to meet the needs of various industries such as transport, utilities, and mining. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, ensuring they deliver unique solutions that enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Downer has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for safety and environmental performance. Their extensive portfolio and expertise make them a trusted partner in delivering complex projects, reinforcing their reputation as a leader in the integrated services industry.

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43

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

Downer Edi's score of 43 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Downer Edi's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Downer EDI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,120,763,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 296,532,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30,664,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 793,567,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 327,196,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Downer EDI has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to achieve net zero emissions across Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, with a near-term goal of reducing these emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company aims for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2020 as the baseline year. In previous years, Downer EDI's emissions were notably higher, with 2021 emissions reaching approximately 2,534,000,000 kg CO2e, which included 414,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 91,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has demonstrated a commitment to decarbonisation, focusing on both short-term and long-term strategies to reduce its carbon footprint in the construction and engineering sector.

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Scope 1
389,250,000
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Scope 2
86,500,000
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Scope 3
426,900,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Downer Edi's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Downer Edi is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Downer Edi 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
Reduction Actions

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