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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In 2023, Babcock International Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 106,237,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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 net-zero emissions across its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. Additionally, Babcock has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. In terms of recent achievements, Babcock successfully reduced its emissions by 8.6% in 2022 and has decreased its absolute footprint by 12.9% against an adjusted baseline. The company is also targeting a significant reduction in Scope 3 emissions, with a goal of 90% reduction by 2050 from the same 2021 baseline. Babcock's long-term strategy, known as Plan Zero 40, reflects its commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 168,152,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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