Kier Group · Physical Exposure and Transition
Portfolio overview
5 sites · 2 countriesLocations
Dependant transition pathways
Cement & Steel
Scope 3 · cat 1Concrete + steel are the two heaviest contributors to embodied carbon. Decarbonisation pace of these sectors caps how fast contractors can cut project-level S3.
Source: GCCA Net Zero Roadmap, ResponsibleSteel, IEA NZE Industry
Sector-generic framing shown above — company-specific exposure narrative pending.
Mining & critical minerals
Scope 3 · cat 1Aggregates, copper, aluminium, rare earths for finishings. Mining S1+2 caps upstream Scope 3.
Source: ICMM Climate Change Position, SBTi Mining (in development)
Sector-generic framing shown above — company-specific exposure narrative pending.
Buildings & Real Estate
Scope 3 · cat 11Operational performance of completed buildings depends on tenant fit-out + grid mix in the country of construction. Contractors have indirect leverage.
Source: IEA NZE Buildings, SBTi Buildings 1.5°C
Sector-generic framing shown above — company-specific exposure narrative pending.
Diesel plant & fleet
Scope 1Excavators, generators, delivery fleet — direct Scope 1 that a contractor can move most quickly. HVO + battery-electric plant availability sets the timeline.
Sector-generic framing shown above — company-specific exposure narrative pending.
Supply chain engagement
Scope 3 · cat 1Long tail of subcontractors + material suppliers carries most of the project embodied Scope 3. Credibility of tier-1 vendor targets determines pass-through.
Sector-generic framing shown above — company-specific exposure narrative pending.