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Gooch & Housego PLC
Optical Instrument and Lens ManufacturingUnited KingdomLON: GHH
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Gooch & Housego PLC, often referred to simply as G&H, is a leading UK-based manufacturer specialising in optical instruments and precision lenses. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company serves a global market with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1948, G&H has established a strong reputation for delivering innovative optical components and systems tailored for demanding applications.
The company’s core offerings include custom optical assemblies, laser systems, and photonic components, recognised for their high quality and precision. G&H’s expertise in optical design and manufacturing positions it as a key player within the optical instrument industry, supporting sectors such as aerospace, defence, scientific research, and telecommunications. With a history of technological innovation and a commitment to excellence, Gooch & Housego continues to maintain a notable market position in the specialised field of optical solutions.
43
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
Gooch & Housego PLC’s score of 43 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.324
20182025
The Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Gooch & Housego PLC's reported carbon emissions
Gooch & Housego PLC, a UK-based Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing company, reported global Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 33.3 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 550,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1.3 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and about 31.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 included purchased goods and services (approximately 20.3 million kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 9.9 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, the company's global Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions totalled about 2.5 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2.1 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2. There was no Scope 3 data disclosed for 2024.
Gooch & Housego PLC is committed to achieving Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, with targets starting from 2025. The company also aligns with a broader Net Zero 2050 scenario for all scopes, aiming for a net zero CO2 emissions target for the global energy sector by 2050.
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Gooch & Housego PLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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