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 carbon emissions of approximately 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 310,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 4,010,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year, but it reported approximately 5,206 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions in 2022. Cabot's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with significant reductions noted from 2005, when Scope 1 emissions were about 4,309,617,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 374,058,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised reduction initiatives at this time. Overall, while Cabot has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and global climate goals.
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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 | 0,000 | 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 | 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 | 0,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
