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Cabot Norit Americas Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Cabot Norit Americas Inc., a leading player in the specialty chemicals industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and beyond. Founded in 1882, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of activated carbon and related products, catering to diverse sectors such as air and water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Renowned for its innovative solutions, Cabot Norit offers a unique range of high-performance activated carbon products that effectively address environmental and health challenges. The company’s commitment to sustainability and quality has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient filtration solutions. With a rich history of milestones, Cabot Norit continues to lead the way in advancing carbon technology for a cleaner, safer world.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s score of 31 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Cabot Corporation

Cabot Norit Americas Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Cabot Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Cabot Norit Americas Inc., it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Cabot Corporation. This relationship suggests that any climate initiatives or targets may align with those set by Cabot Corporation, which is actively engaged in sustainability efforts. As of now, Cabot Norit Americas Inc. has not disclosed any specific initiatives or commitments related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other industry-standard climate frameworks. The lack of detailed emissions data and reduction targets highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their environmental impact.

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Scope 2
374,058,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s Location?

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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 Cabot Norit Americas Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 2% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 56% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
67%
Processing of Sold Products
19%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Investments
<1%

Cabot Norit Americas Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cabot Norit Americas Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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