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Gooch & Housego PLC

Gooch & Housego PLC, often referred to as G&H, is a leading manufacturer in the photonics industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1948, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative solutions in optical components and systems, serving diverse sectors such as aerospace, defence, and medical technology. With major operational regions across Europe and North America, G&H excels in providing high-quality products, including precision optics, fibre optics, and laser systems. Their commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements, positioning them as a trusted partner in the photonics market. Notable achievements include their contributions to cutting-edge technologies, which underscore their status as a key player in the industry.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Gooch & Housego PLC's score of 37 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gooch & Housego PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gooch & Housego PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 239,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 75,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions of about 394,100 kg CO2e in 2022 and about 5,852,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions over the years. For instance, emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined dropped from about 5,852,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to approximately 239,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Gooch & Housego has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices as part of its operational strategy.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
4,938,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gooch & Housego PLC's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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 Gooch & Housego PLC is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gooch & Housego PLC 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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