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Cobham Limited

Cobham Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry, renowned for its innovative solutions and advanced technologies. Founded in 1934, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and Europe, and has achieved significant milestones in its nearly nine-decade history. Specialising in critical communications, air-to-air refuelling, and advanced electronic systems, Cobham's core products are distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge design. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and safety, positioning itself as a trusted partner for military and commercial clients alike. With a robust market presence and a reputation for excellence, Cobham Limited continues to drive advancements in aerospace technology, solidifying its status as a leader in the sector.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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

Cobham Limited's score of 18 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cobham Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Cobham Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 413,949,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 110,659,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, were reported at about 45,521,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 35,927,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain, amounted to approximately 303,289,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, Cobham Limited has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from Cobham Limited itself. As a company headquartered in Great Britain, Cobham Limited is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, yet specific commitments or strategies to address their carbon footprint remain unspecified.

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2018
Scope 1
110,659,000
Scope 2
45,521,000
Scope 3
303,289,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cobham Limited's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low 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 Cobham Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cobham Limited 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.

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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