Top 10: Sustainable Construction Companies

The construction industry is one of the world’s largest consumers of resources and producers of emissions. 

The buildings they create are responsible for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions every year according to the World Economic Forum. 

Constructing buildings more sustainably will not just impact the environment, but also directly affect the people using them. 

With existing technologies and policies in place, the construction industry has the potential to reduce its emissions 13% below current levels by 2035 according to the International Finance Corporation. 

Sustainability Magazine has ranked 10 of the top sustainable construction companies.

10. Balfour Beatty

Group Director of Sustainability: Joanna Gilroy

Headquarters: London, England

Founded: 1909

Balfour Beatty considers sustainability integral to its continued success, helping to combat challenges like extreme weather events, energy price hikes and competition for talent. 

“Through the actions we take, and the transformative infrastructure we deliver and support, Balfour Beatty is committed to playing its part in the transition to a greener, fairer economy,” said Leo Quinn, Group Chief Executive at Balfour Beatty in its 2024 Sustainability Strategy report. 

“Together we will build a future defined by sustainable choices that will help shape a better tomorrow.”

9. Skanska

EVP Sustainability: Lena Hök

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden

Founded: 1887

“We see a world where sustainability is simply built into living,” Skanska’s website says.

The business is ISO 14001 certified across all of its operations and it addresses risks during planning and construction to mitigate its impact on the environment.

In Prague, Czech Republic, Skanska is investing CZK 851m (US$38m) in a sustainable residential project that will feature 124 low-energy apartments. 

It will include green roofs with photovoltaic panels, photothermal panels and advanced water-saving systems. 

Construction of the project began in April 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2027. 

8. HOCHTIEF

CSO: Martina Steffen

Headquarters: Essen, Germany

Founded: 1875

HOCHTIEF has set itself the goal of operating in harmony with nature as it changes the environment through its projects. 

The company looks to analyse environmental construction and building techniques for projects before it prepares offers. 

HOCHTIEF has been selected as the general contractor for a residential estate called My Forest in Warsaw’s Białołęka district that combines urban living with proximity to nature. 

The project aligns with ESG principles, promoting sustainable development and responsible investment while allowing residents to live in harmony with natural world. 

“My Forest is not just about modern architecture but also about social responsibility and environmental care,” the company says.

7. ACCIONA

Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer: Raimundo Fernández-Cuesta

Headquarters: Madrid, Spain

Founded: 1997

Since 2010, ACCIONA’s sustainability strategy has been guided by five-year “master plans” which provide clear roadmaps for its actions. 

Its 2025 Sustainability Master Plan aims to establish ACCIONA as a recognised leader in developing foundational infrastructure with added value for both people and planet before ultimately developing regenerative infrastructure. 

In April 2025, ACCIONIA Energía acquired Cable Energía, the company that owns and operates the Shell Recharge network in Spain and Portugal, outside of Shell’s service stations.

The company entered the electric vehicle charging market at the end of 2021 through a dedicated business unit as part of its strategy to provide a wide range of decarbonisation solutions.

6. Larsen & Toubro

CSO: Santosh Kumar Singh

Headquarters: Mumbai, India

Founded: 1946

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) aims to achieve water neutrality and carbon neutrality by 2035 and 2040 respectively. 

To achieve these goals, it is increasing its use of renewable energy to reach 50% of its energy consumption and growing its green business to 40% of revenue by FY26.

S. N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director at L&T, says: “Our strategic vision has always incorporated environmental and social considerations. 

“We have established robust CSR programs prioritising critical areas aligned with global development objectives, such as water and sanitation, health, education and skill-building. 

“These initiatives are deeply ingrained in our approach to positively impact society.”

5. Fluor 

EVP Corporate Development & Sustainability: Nicole Davies

Headquarters: Texas, US

Founded: 1912

Fluor’s purpose, Building a Better Future, looks to grow its business responsibly and create buildings that make the world a better place. 

After completing its “fix and build” portion of the strategy, Fluor is now looking to capitalise on growing trends like clean power generation, energy storage and electrification.

"We are well positioned for the grow and execute chapter of our Building a Better Future strategy,” said Jim Breuer, CEO of Fluor on its 2025 Q1 results.

“As we continue to deliver on our projects and take in quality backlog, we see substantial opportunities for growth in our key markets. 

“Today, more than ever, clients can rely on Fluor’s project delivery expertise to help navigate the complexities of the market."

4. Bechtel 

Global Head of Impact: Tam Robert Nguyen

Headquarters: Virginia, US

Founded: 1898

Bechtel is working on a variety of projects to support the energy transition, including constructing a utility scale solar project in Nevada, US. 

“Bechtel is delighted to be joining a fantastic team to deliver clean power to Estuary’s customers in southern Nevada,” said Kelley Brown, Operations Manager of Bechtel’s Renewables & Clean Power business. 

“Our commitment to our customers, Estuary and Ullico, with whom we’ve worked closely for 20 years, is to bring our best talent and industry-leading digital processes to deliver fast and effective results. 

“We look forward to building a facility that will generate renewable energy for decades to come and add to Nevada’s successful history of renewable power generation.”

3. Bouygues 

Senior Vice-President, Sustainable Development: Marie-Luce Godinot

Headquarters: Paris, France

Founded: 1952

Bouygues has made a pledge to reduce its carbon footprint and that of its customers by 2030 and all of its business segments, including Bouygues Construction, have had decarbonisation targets endorsed by the SBTi.

Bouygues Construction and Ecochem are working together to reduce the impact of the construction sector through the use of low-carbon cement technology. 

“At Bouygues Construction, our goal is to build for life and addressing environmental challenges is essential,” said Edward Woods, Director of R&D and Innovation at Bouygues Construction.

“We are fully committed to reducing the resource requirements of construction. All low-carbon solutions implemented by Bouygues Construction must provide optimal performance, be used under standard construction site conditions and must be economically viable and deployable on a large scale. 

“With Ecocem, we share a common interest and commitment to innovation and the search for solutions that can be used on a large scale to rapidly reduce carbon emissions.”

2. ACS Group

Head of Associates, Operations & Sustainability: Cristina Aldámiz-Echevarría

Headquarters: Madrid, Spain

Founded: 1997

ACS Group aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 while prioritising progress across ESG. 

With cities responsible for more than 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions and ACS being one of the biggest players in construction, its impact could make a big difference. 

It implements its ESG efforts across a variety of sectors, from buildings to mobility.

The business has been selected to design, construct, finance and operate a zero-emission mobility project in Georgia, US to provide residents and tourists with transport between the Georgia International Convention Centre and ATL SkyTrain. 

Juan Santamaria, CEO of ACS Group, said: “The award of this key project is part of the ACS Group’s continued pursuit of new generation infrastructure and sustainable mobility. 

“The ATN pilot project will be the first of its kind in North America, furthering the ACS Group as a pioneer in the transportation and sustainable mobility industry."

1. VINCI

Vice-President, Environment: Isabelle Spiegel

Headquarters: Paris, France

Founded: 1899

VINCI is committed to operating in an environmentally focused, socially responsible and ethical manner across its projects around the world, designing, financing, building and operating infrastructure and facilities.

The business is not just making itself more sustainable, but looking to support and train the next generation of specialists to support the transition to sustainability.

VINCI Group has partnered with École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (ENPC) to build skills and drive innovation aimed at tackling sustainability challenges.

Pierre Anjolras, VINCI's Chief Operating Officer, said: "We speed up today the transformation of our trades, in order to achieve the VINCI Group's environmental and digital transition, and that way address the issues our companies face every day, as well as our customers' and our other stakeholders' expectations. 

“The challenges today are so far-reaching and complex that we need to harness technical expertise as well as scientific research to tackle them. 

“This agreement with ENPC, a world-class academic standard-setter, will enable us to take a new look at our construction processes all the way from design to execution, and at the way we operate infrastructure, then take them to the next level." 

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