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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,473,509,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 54,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 79,479,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 2,339,896,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, Babcock's emissions for the same year included 32,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 73,779,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 106,237,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Babcock has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has established interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and to achieve a 90% reduction by 2040. Additionally, Babcock is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. In 2022, Babcock successfully reduced its emissions by 8.6%, achieving a 12.9% reduction in its absolute footprint against an adjusted baseline. Babcock's decarbonisation strategy, known as Plan Zero 40, launched in 2021, underpins these commitments, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. The company’s targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 168,152,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 81,364,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,654,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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