Babcock
Babcock International Group, commonly referred to as Babcock, is a leading engineering services company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1891, Babcock has evolved into a key player in the defence, emergency services, and civil sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Australia. The company specialises in providing critical support services, including asset management, engineering, and training solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Babcock's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, enabling it to deliver high-quality services that enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Babcock has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with various government agencies and private sector clients. Its reputation for reliability and expertise solidifies its status as a trusted partner in complex engineering and support services.
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Babcock's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Babcock International Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 106,237,000 kg CO2e, which includes 32,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 73,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for all its estate to achieve Net Zero operations by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Babcock has launched its decarbonisation strategy, Plan Zero 40, targeting a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, based on a 2021 baseline. In terms of recent achievements, Babcock successfully reduced its emissions by 8.6% in 2022 and has reported a 12.9% decrease in its absolute footprint against an adjusted baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to an interim Science Based Target, requiring a 4.2% annual carbon reduction against its 2019 baseline for Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 2,339,896,000 kg CO2e globally in 2023. Babcock's long-term goal is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim targets of a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. These commitments reflect Babcock's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 93,333,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,461,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 457,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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