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, 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. Babcock's emissions reduction strategy includes a significant achievement in 2022, where it successfully reduced its emissions by 8.6% and its absolute footprint by 12.9% against an adjusted baseline. The company has also established a long-term target to achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Babcock's climate initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the aerospace and defence sector.
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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 | 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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