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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.

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44

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Babcock's score of 44 is higher than 97% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 106,237,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with scope 1 emissions at about 32,458,000 kg CO2e and scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 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 90% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a similar 90% reduction in scope 3 emissions by 2050. In 2021, Babcock's total emissions were approximately 118,827,300 kg CO2e, with scope 1 emissions at about 38,804,000 kg CO2e and scope 2 emissions at approximately 43,818,000 kg CO2e. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction strategies are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Babcock's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the aerospace and defence sector.

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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 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. This request for Babcock is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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