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KBR Economic Impact Summary in the UK

Overview

KBR's economic impact on the UK in 2023 involved a substantial contribution across GDP, employment, and tax revenues. The total economic impact was estimated at £913 million, supported 12,800 jobs nationwide, and resulted in a total tax contribution of £366 million. This impact was driven by KBR's direct operations, along with indirect and induced effects through its supply chain and employee spending.

• Direct GDP contribution: £358 million, funded by KBR's business activities.
• Indirect GDP contribution: £246 million, arising from KBR's procurement and supply chain activities.
• Induced GDP contribution: £308 million, stemming from wage-funded consumer spending by employees and their supply chains.
• Combined these channels resulted in a GDP multiplier effect of 2.5, meaning every £1 million of direct GDP generated supported an additional £1.5 million in the economy.
• Total employment supported: 12,800 jobs, comprising direct employment of 4,035 by KBR, indirect employment through supply chains of ~4,900, and induced employment of ~3,900.

Key Findings

• Productivity: KBR employees generated an average economic value of £88,800 per worker, approximately 21% above the UK average, contributing to its higher employment multiplier (3.2 compared to GDP multiplier of 2.5).
• Sector Highlights:
  • Supply chain spending disproportionately affected professional services and administrative sectors.
  • Defense and sustainability initiatives, such as the Mura Technology partnership for plastic recycling and support for military accommodation, underscored KBR's role in national security and environmental goals.
• Tax and Funding: Total tax revenues contributed £366 million, equivalent to funding salaries for 8,700 teachers and education professionals. Over 60% was attributed to KBR's direct operations.
• Early Career Development: KBR prioritized workforce development by employing 200 graduates and 47 apprentices in 2023, supporting long-term competitiveness.

Multipliers and Comparisons

• The GDP multiplier for KBR was 2.5, higher than average industry levels, reflecting its high productivity.
• The employment multiplier of 3.2 demonstrated that KBR's workforce supported an additional 220 jobs for every 100 directly employed employees.
• This economic footprint extended beyond direct operations, illustrating KBR's integral role in the UK economy.

The analysis highlights KBR's contribution to UK prosperity through advanced technology, defense support, and sustainable practices, leveraging high productivity and extensive supply chain impacts.