Jacobs — full event log
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Jacobs uses data-driven platforms to inform lower carbon travel decisions and emphasizes carbon reduction strategies with its people. Business travel visibility has been elevated as an important business performance metric supported by enhanced sustainability data governance.
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Jacobs is systematically reducing its carbon footprint by reducing fuel consumption across its operations, alongside purchasing 100% low-carbon electricity. Focus on minimizing waste, leveraging internal resources, and circular practices is embedded in offices and culture.
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Jacobs supports its suppliers in identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and be more climate resilient. The company screens suppliers to meet required standards including human rights due diligence and flows down client requirements/expectations to suppliers for alignment and scaled positive impact through sustainable procurement practices.
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Through proprietary AI-powered tools like Evolve and CarbonFirst, Jacobs embeds sustainability and decarbonization into the over 20,000 client projects it delivers annually in 40+ countries. Evolve is Jacobs' first end-to-end, enterprise-wide AI and sustainability tool, recommending customized sustainability commitments and enabling measurable impact across client solutions.
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Operationalized commitments by embedding sustainability into financing strategy and executive compensation.
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Updated PlanBeyond approach organized around how Jacobs operates, delivers and advances, with focus on prioritization, implementation and continuous improvement.
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Ongoing double materiality assessment conducted in alignment with current European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) requirements to sharpen priorities and align with evolving stakeholder objectives.
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Jacobs has maintained 100% low-carbon electricity across its operations as part of its climate action commitments under PlanBeyond. Purchasing low-carbon electricity is a core strategy alongside reducing fuel consumption and lower-carbon travel decisions, supporting SBTi-validated net zero targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040.
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2024· 9 events
Business travel is Jacobs' single largest emissions category at 50,695 tCO2e in FY24 (well-to-wheels including radiative forcing under Advito's ISO-certified GATE4 methodology). Reduction from the FY19 baseline of 91,022 tCO2e reflects post-pandemic travel patterns and is core to delivering the SLB SPT1 70% reduction target by FY29.
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Employee commuting (well-to-wheels) totalled 17,131 tCO2e in FY24, down from 65,897 tCO2e in FY19, reflecting hybrid working patterns. Captured under the SLB SPT1 boundary alongside business travel and upstream fuel.
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Scope 1 emissions were 15,342 tCO2e in FY24, broadly flat versus the 15,814 tCO2e FY19 baseline, reflecting limited operational fuel use for a professional services firm whose footprint is dominated by offices.
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Market-based Scope 2 emissions fell from 37,271 tCO2e in FY19 to 1,735 tCO2e in FY24 — a >95% reduction — indicating substantial procurement of renewable electricity / energy attribute certificates across Jacobs offices.
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LRQA Inc. provided limited assurance over recalculated FY19 baseline and FY24 GHG and SPT2 data. FY23 ex-SpinCo data is unverified.
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Recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices as Best-in-Class in 2024, MSCI ESG Rating AA, EcoVadis Gold (Top 5%) Feb 2025.
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Jacobs determined the Separation Transaction was a significant change and recalculated the FY19 baseline ex-SpinCo. Baseline emissions revised to 222,447 mtCO2e. Also incorporated acquisitions since FY19 and methodology improvements.
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While not described in this SLB report by mechanism, Jacobs' market-based Scope 2 has collapsed from 37,271 tCO2e (FY19) to 1,735 tCO2e (FY24), implying near-complete renewable electricity coverage across the Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities operating segment offices.
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On September 27, 2024, Jacobs completed the spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses (SpinCo) and subsequent merger with Amentum Parent Holdings, forming Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMTM).
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2023· 15 events
Jacobs' fleet vehicles (mobile combustion) are its largest Scope 1 source. The strategy to decarbonize fleet includes promoting broader use of electric vehicles (EVs), increasing hybrid and EV numbers in the fleet, improving fuel consumption data with telematics, and increasing availability of electric charging stations at office locations. Jacobs has committed to achieve at least 20% electric vehicles in its North American fleet by 2030. Fleet mobile combustion emissions were 15,161 tCO2e in FY23, up from 14,218 in FY22 due to post-COVID return to operations and fleet growth.
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SLB ties coupon to achieving at least 40% female representation in VP and above positions (grade 18+) by end of FY27. FY24 progress: 34.8%.
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Sustainability-Linked Bond (5.900% Senior Notes due 2033) ties coupon to achieving ≥70% reduction in Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 (Business Travel, Employee Commuting, Upstream Fuel) by FY29 vs FY19 baseline (target 66,734 mtCO2e).
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In 2023, Jacobs partnered with Advito to use the ISO-certified GATE4 business travel emission calculation methodology. Includes radiative forcing for air travel and well-to-wheel emissions for all travel. Applied retroactively to FY19 baseline and FY23/FY24 data.
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Jacobs maintained annual limited assurance under ISO 14064-3 for Scope 1, Scope 2 (both location and market), and Scope 3 (purchased goods, fuel/energy, business travel, employee commuting). Also verified carbon credits and carbon neutrality per PAS 2060:2014.
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Jacobs' employee commuting target is a 50% absolute reduction by FY2030 from FY2019 (93,830 tCO2e baseline). FY23 commuting emissions of 33,576 tCO2e represent a 64% reduction from FY19, significantly ahead of target, primarily due to sustained hybrid and remote work. Commuting estimates account for work-from-home frequency based on generalized office utilization rates. Jacobs is partnering with an external software vendor to encourage alternate commuting habits and increasing EV charging station availability at offices.
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Jacobs issued inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bond and established SPT1 to achieve at least 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 (business travel, employee commuting, upstream fuel) GHG emissions by fiscal year-end 2029 from FY2019 baseline.
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Historically emissions from vehicle air conditioning were excluded as de minimis. In FY23, these were added to reported emissions totals. The HFC vehicle AC emissions were 441 metric tonnes CO2e for FY23. Also adjusted for heating/cooling equipment operational control.
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In November 2023, Jacobs entered into a definitive agreement to spin-off and combine its CMS and portions of DVS including Cyber & Intelligence in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. Expected to close FY24. May require future adjustments to reporting boundaries, baseline data and SLB targets.
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Jacobs is consolidating and closing offices through its multi-year Future of Work Rescale initiative, downsizing or closing 22 offices in FY23 alone, achieving estimated annual CO2e savings of 2,630 tCO2e and annual monetary savings of ~$10.6M. Energy data collection is being improved through requirements for submetering in leased space. Energy assessments and modelling at largest offices identify efficiency opportunities. Scope 2 electricity emissions dropped 16% in FY23 vs FY22 largely due to continued office consolidation, even as employee headcount and revenue grew.
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Jacobs operates with ~20,000 global suppliers and targets 65% of indirect suppliers by spend having science-based targets by FY2025. As of FY23, 35% have set near-term SBTs (up from 9% in FY20), with another 20% committed to set targets within two years. Jacobs runs annual CDP Supply Chain engagement covering 83.8% of indirect spend, providing training, webinars and resources on GHG measurement and SBT-setting. Achieving 65% SBTs and 50% supplier emission reductions is expected to reduce purchased goods and services Scope 3 emissions by 30-40% from FY19 by FY30.
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Business travel emissions increased from FY21 low (75% below FY19 due to COVID) as operations resumed. FY23 total of 77,347 tCO2e represents a 37% decrease vs FY19 base year of 122,011. Target is 50% reduction by 2030.
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Business travel is Jacobs' largest single source of carbon emissions. To drive reductions toward the SBTi target of 50% below FY19 by 2030, Jacobs introduced a $50/tCO2e internal carbon price on non-billable business travel from January 2022, with proceeds funding the Carbon Reduction Fund. Jacobs promotes digital technology use to avoid non-essential travel, implemented employee and manager travel dashboards, and partnered with Hertz, Enterprise, and Uber for Business to increase EV rentals and reduce rideshare emissions. A proprietary travel booking tool displays estimated carbon emissions for planned trips. FY23 business travel emissions of 77,347 tCO2e represent a 37% reduction from FY19, though up from post-COVID lows.
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Jacobs purchases and cancels carbon credits annually to maintain its PAS 2060:2014 carbon neutrality commitment covering Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based) and Scope 3 WTW business travel. In FY23, Jacobs procured 96,898 tCO2e from seven projects across China, India, Colombia, Kenya and Pakistan, verified under VCS or Gold Standard. Project types included improved grassland management and tidal wetland restoration (carbon removal), plus methane avoidance, waste management, clean cookstoves and afforestation. For the SBTi net-zero 2040 target, Jacobs intends to neutralize residual emissions (after 90% reduction) with permanent carbon removals including blue carbon, biochar, enhanced rock weathering, and technology-based carbon capture and storage.
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Jacobs has procured the equivalent of 100% low-carbon electricity for its global operations every year since FY2020. Electricity needs are met through a variety of sources including local green utility tariffs, renewable energy certificates (RECs), energy attribute certificates (EACs), and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). In FY22, Jacobs entered a 3-year agreement for annual purchase of Green-e Energy Certified RECs from U.S. wind or solar facilities covering all U.S. and Canadian offices. FY23 renewable electricity purchases (68,979 MWh) were sourced according to where electricity consumption occurs globally, covering 34 countries with instruments including I-RECs, GOs, US-RECs, REGOs, and LGCs. Jacobs is a U.S. EPA Green Power Partner and has been included in the Top Partner Rankings as a 100% Green Power User.
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2022· 15 events
Purchased goods and services (27,651 tCO2e FY22) is identified as a top Scope 3 source. Jacobs joined the CDP Supply Chain programme in January 2021 for three years and engages its top 80% of indirect suppliers by spend. By FY22, 29% of suppliers by spend had set SBTs (up from 9% in 2020), with 16% more committed. Jacobs was named a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader in 2021 and 2022. Supplier prequalification requires climate disclosures covering energy, carbon, renewables, targets and reduction initiatives; non-compliant suppliers can be rejected. A 2022 updated Supplier Code of Conduct requires environmentally responsible practices. Milestone targets: 45% by 2023, 55% by 2024, 65% by 2025.
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Business travel is Jacobs' largest Scope 3 source and the focus of a near-term SBTi target (50% reduction by 2030 vs 2019). In January 2022, a $50/tCO2e internal carbon price was applied to all non-billable travel, charging each business unit and directing revenue to a Carbon Reduction Fund. A proprietary travel booking tool shows real-time carbon estimates per trip. Initiatives include employee dashboards tracking progress toward 50% reduction, partnerships with Hertz and Enterprise to increase EV rental availability, partnerships with Uber/Lyft for rideshare data, encouraging rail over air in Europe, and fuel-efficient travel routing. By FY22, business travel emissions had fallen 58% vs FY19 baseline (from 122,011 to 51,775 tCO2e), ahead of the 2030 target.
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Jacobs procures 100% low-carbon electricity for all global operations through a diverse mix of instruments: local green utility tariffs, renewable energy certificates (RECs), energy attribute certificates (EACs), Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) in the UK, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Virtual PPAs (VPPAs). In FY22, 81,261 MWh of renewable electricity was procured, covering 100% of consumption. In the UK, REGO certificates cover over half of all offices. In Australia and New Zealand, certified renewable electricity is purchased directly from utility providers. The remaining global balance is covered by third-party RECs/EACs. Jacobs has been a US EPA Green Power Partner since 2014 and is listed as a 100% Green Power User. This commitment is maintained through FY30 as part of the PAS 2060 carbon neutrality commitment.
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Jacobs' FY22-24 company strategy elevates Climate Response as one of three core growth accelerators, targeting 100% of client projects to have ESG scope by 2025. ESG-aligned revenue was approximately $7.7B in FY22 (~56% of total). The company has over 400 subject matter experts in low- and zero-carbon services and 16,000 practitioners in water, environment and energy sectors. Tools including Value Plus (FY22: 13.5Mt CO2e saved for clients), Climate Risk Manager, and Evolve (SDG tracking) operationalise this. In FY22, 12 Sustainability Leads were onboarded across operating units. The company's Business Management System requires all projects >$500K to prepare a Sustainability and Resilience Plan.
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Effective January 1, 2022, Jacobs established an internal carbon price of $50 USD per metric tonne CO2e for all non-billable business travel. Carbon costs charged to applicable business units. Proceeds directed to Carbon Reduction Fund.
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Jacobs completed acquisition of BlackLynx Inc. in November 2021. Included in FY22 carbon inventory. Deemed not materially significant (<5% of FY19 Scope 1&2 emissions); FY19 baseline not adjusted.
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Jacobs acquired StreetLight Data Inc. in February 2022. Included in FY22 carbon inventory. Deemed not materially significant (<5% of FY19 Scope 1&2 emissions); FY19 baseline not adjusted.
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Jacobs achieved carbon neutrality for operations and business travel in line with PAS 2060:2014 for FY22. Independently verified. Committed to maintain carbon neutrality through FY30. Offsets cover Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based) heating, and Scope 3 business travel.
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Jacobs uses high-quality verified carbon offsets to achieve carbon neutrality per PAS 2060, covering Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based heating), and Scope 3 business travel remaining after reductions. In FY22, 70,510 tCO2e of offsets were retired: a Gold Standard landfill gas project (4,034 tCO2e, Chile), a VCS animal waste management project (56,476 tCO2e, China), and an ACR improved forest management/reforestation project (10,000 tCO2e, Alaska). Offsets are selected to contribute to UN SDGs and provide co-benefits in health, biodiversity, and local economies. Jacobs is evaluating permanent carbon removal programs (including nature-based removals) to neutralize residual unabated emissions at the 2040 net-zero target year, and uses advanced site-selection models to identify high-quality projects. Jacobs promotes nature-based offsets for clients and is a member of the 'Project Positive' initiative alongside Microsoft, Google and Ford.
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Mobile combustion (fleet vehicles) is Jacobs' largest Scope 1 source, accounting for 14,218 tCO2e in FY22. Jacobs is implementing a phased replacement programme, substituting gasoline and diesel vehicles with hybrid and electric models. The North American fleet manager has committed to 20% electric vehicles (~400 vehicles) by 2030. As of FY22, 0.08% of the fleet is electric. New vehicles from 2022 include telematics for better fuel and mileage data collection. Pilots for light-duty truck EVs are underway. Between FY21 and FY22, mobile combustion fell 2,094 tCO2e (13%) due to vehicle efficiency improvements.
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In August 2022, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. created new holding company Jacobs Solutions Inc. Stockholders converted on one-for-one basis. No change to GHG reporting boundary or methodology.
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Jacobs became the first professional consultancy and one of the world's first companies with an SBTi-approved net-zero target (NZ1). Target requires 90% reduction across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by FY2040 from FY2019 base year. Approved in line with SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
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Third-party annual limited assurance under ISO 14064-3 for Scope 1, Scope 2 (location and market), and Scope 3 (purchased goods, fuel & energy, business travel, employee commuting). 100% of reported emissions verified.
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Employee commuting (27,833 tCO2e in FY22, down 70% vs FY19 base of 93,830) is targeted under the same SBTi Scope 3 Abs 1 goal as business travel (50% by 2030). Jacobs promotes hybrid work arrangements based on office utilization data, engages employees through training on EV adoption and low-carbon commute options, and is installing EV charging stations at office locations. StreetLight Data (acquired FY22) is being used to obtain granular commuting pattern data for US offices to improve estimate accuracy and design interventions. A global commuter survey supplements this effort.
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Jacobs' 'Future of Work' initiative consolidates and downsizes the office portfolio, reducing Scope 1 (stationary combustion) and Scope 2 (purchased electricity and heating) emissions. In FY22, 18 offices were closed or consolidated, saving an estimated 3,364 tCO2e annually and $15.8M in P&L savings. Office energy modeling, audits, and efficiency measures are ongoing across the global portfolio. Green leases, net-zero buildings, and landlord arrangements to reduce fossil fuel use are pursued. Submetering requirements are being installed in leased space to improve data quality. By FY22, Scope 2 location-based emissions fell 22% vs FY21 and 38% vs FY19. This lever is constrained by the fact that most office space is leased and landlords control energy contracts.
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2021· 8 events
Jacobs set SBTi-approved absolute target (Abs2) to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% by FY2030 from FY2019 base year. 1.5°C aligned.
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Following Jacobs' 65% investment in PA Consulting (March 2021), FY19 base year Scope 3 Category 15 investments emissions were adjusted to include 65% of PA Consulting's 2019 Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions (22,216 tCO2e). This increased total Scope 3 base year.
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In 2021, Jacobs formalized the Office of Global Climate Response and ESG and created a dedicated Board Committee for ESG & Risk, embedding sustainability into enterprise decision-making and corporate governance.
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Jacobs acquired 65% stake in PA Consulting in March 2021. In alignment with the GHG Protocol, 65% of PA Consulting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are included in Jacobs Scope 3 Category 15 (Investments). FY23 value: 787 tCO2e.
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Jacobs committed that 65% of indirect suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by FY2025. SBTi-approved engagement target (Oth1). Progress: 35% achieved as of FY23.
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Secured near- and long-term net zero SBTi-validated targets across all scopes (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) by 2040, established following PlanBeyond 2.0 release.
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Jacobs set SBTi-approved absolute target (Abs1) to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from FY2019 base year. 1.5°C aligned. Target set 01/07/2021.
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In 2021 Jacobs released PlanBeyond 2.0, deepening commitments with measurable Sustainable Business Objectives.
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2020· 6 events
Jacobs committed to 100% low-carbon electricity for operations (Low 1). Base year 2019 had 10% renewable. Target year 2022. Achieved and verified. Procured via green tariffs, RECs, EACs, PPAs, VPPAs, REGOs globally. Partner in US EPA Green Power Partnership.
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Jacobs committed to reducing absolute Scopes 1, 2 & 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year (NZ1). SBTi-approved. Intends to neutralize remaining 10% with permanent carbon removals. Covers purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting, upstream fuel/energy, and PA Consulting investment emissions.
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Jacobs set SBTi-approved target (Abs 2) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Market-based Scope 2. Covers 100% of operations. Achieved 149% of target by FY22.
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Jacobs achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel in 2020 through purchase of annual carbon mitigation measures equivalent to annual emissions, verified under PAS 2060:2014. Commitment maintained through FY2030.
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Jacobs set SBTi-approved target (Abs 1) to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (215,841 tCO2e base). By FY22, 126% of target achieved (FY22 at 79,608 tCO2e vs. target of 107,921).
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Jacobs committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services have science-based targets by 2025. In FY22, 29% achieved vs 3% in base year 2019. SBTi-approved supplier engagement target Oth 1.
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