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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gooch & Housego PLC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Gooch & Housego PLC's score of 25 is higher than 78% 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 164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 75,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2022, when total emissions were about 394,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 430,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 3,511,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions per £1 million of revenue, which fell to approximately 21.1 kg CO2e in 2023 from 31.6 kg CO2e in 2022. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. Gooch & Housego PLC's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate responsibility.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
914,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
4,938,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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 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. Gooch & Housego PLC is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gooch & Housego PLC is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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