Cabot
Cabot Corporation, commonly referred to as Cabot, is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, Cabot has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the chemicals industry, focusing on areas such as carbon black, fumed silica, and specialty compounds. Cabot's core products are distinguished by their innovative applications and high-performance characteristics, catering to diverse markets including automotive, electronics, and construction. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Cabot has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of advanced materials. The company continues to drive growth through its dedication to quality and customer-centric solutions.
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Cabot's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cabot Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 5,206,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set a near-term goal to reduce its GHG emissions intensity by 5% below 2022 levels by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects an updated approach to GHG accounting and aims to enhance sustainability within its operations. In 2022, Cabot's total emissions were approximately 9,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,030,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 340,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 5,333,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting. Cabot's emissions reduction initiatives are crucial as the company navigates the challenges of climate change and seeks to align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2005 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,309,617,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0.0 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 374,058,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Cabot is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
