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Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell, founded in 1898, is an employee-owned global architecture, construction and engineering firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Burns & McDonnell provides construction, engineering, environmental and consulting solutions across various sectors, including aviation, energy, infrastructure and water. The company operates in major cities worldwide, including New York, Los Angeles, London and Mumbai. It has been involved in high-profile projects such as the expansion of the Denver International Airport and McConnell Air Force Base air traffic control tower.

Summary

Burns & McDonnell discloses information on some topics related to urban sustainability but lacks transparency on many important issues. The company can improve its water management by regularly reporting its water withdrawals and water use at office locations and setting time-bound targets to reduce withdrawals. Furthermore, Burns & McDonnell should extend its disclosure of scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions to a period of at least three years, instead of the currently reported two-year period, to provide a clearer understanding of its carbon footprint. The company commits to biodiversity conservation by minimising environmental impact and introducing wildlife-friendly habitats, but it can strengthen its efforts by establishing and reporting a zero-conversion policy for ecosystems in protected areas. Burns & McDonnell should also formalise its commitments to human and labour rights in its corporate policies.

Burns & McDonnell provides limited disclosure on air pollution and lacks regular reporting on air quality parameters. Additionally, the company lacks transparency on how it determines living wages in the regions where it operates. Addressing these gaps will enable Burns & McDonnell to strengthen its sustainability practices and align more closely with industry expectations.

Ranking position: #153 /300
Total score: 9.6 /100

Measurement area	Score	Rank (0-300)
Governance & Strategy	#1 0.0 /100	#181
Inclusive Cities	#1 17.5 /100	#133
Healthy Cities	#1 4.2 /100	#138
Climate Proof & Resilient Cities	#1 6.7 /100	#125
Core Social Indicators	#1 19.4 /100	#104

Industries
Construction	#18

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More about the company

Headquarters: United States of America
Ownership structure: Private
Revenue: -
Number of employees: 13500 (2022)
Website: https://www.burnsmcd.com/

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