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Gooch & Housego PLC

Gooch & Housego PLC, often referred to as G&H, is a leading manufacturer in the photonics industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1948, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative solutions in optical components and systems, serving diverse sectors such as aerospace, defence, and medical technology. With major operational regions across Europe and North America, G&H excels in providing high-quality products, including precision optics, fibre optics, and laser systems. Their commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements, positioning them as a trusted partner in the photonics market. Notable achievements include their contributions to cutting-edge technologies, which underscore their status as a key player in the industry.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Gooch & Housego PLC's score of 35 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gooch & Housego PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Gooch & Housego PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,531,000 kg CO2e, comprising 467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the UK, their emissions for the same year were about 515,000 kg CO2e, with 163,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded global emissions of around 3,136,000 kg CO2e, with 439,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In the UK, emissions were approximately 239,000 kg CO2e, consisting of 164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 75,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Gooch & Housego PLC has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The absence of detailed reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gooch & Housego PLC's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Gooch & Housego PLC is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gooch & Housego PLC is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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