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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Babcock's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Babcock's score of 36 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Babcock's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Babcock International Group PLC reported carbon emissions of approximately 106,237,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 32,458,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 73,779,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Babcock has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. For long-term goals, Babcock aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also based on 2021 levels. These commitments reflect Babcock's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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Scope 1
93,333,000
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Scope 2
2,461,000
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Scope 3
457,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Babcock's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high 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. Babcock is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Babcock is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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