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 2024, Babcock International Group PLC reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,271,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 39,832,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 3,566,750,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 32,458,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 73,779,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), with no Scope 3 data disclosed for that year. The previous year, 2022, saw emissions of approximately 61,565,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 39,664,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,793,062,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Babcock has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Babcock aims for a 90% reduction by 2050, with a near-term target of 42% reduction by 2030. In 2022, Babcock achieved an 8.6% reduction in emissions and a 12.9% decrease in its absolute footprint against an adjusted baseline. The company’s decarbonisation strategy, "Plan Zero 40," launched in 2021, underpins these targets, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Babcock's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate governance.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 42,091,240 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 112,813,940 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,458,860 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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