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Medical Device Manufacturing
GB
updated 11 days ago

Gooch & Housego PLC

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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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35

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Gooch & Housego PLC's score of 35 is higher than 62% 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 2024, Gooch & Housego PLC reported carbon emissions of approximately 163,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 352,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 515,000 kg CO2e for both scopes combined in Great Britain. This reflects a notable increase from 2023, where emissions were about 164,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 75,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a total of approximately 239,000 kg CO2e. Globally, in 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 467,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,064,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 2,531,000 kg CO2e. This also shows an increase from 2023, where global emissions were about 439,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 2,697,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 3,136,000 kg CO2e. Gooch & Housego PLC has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company is actively monitoring its emissions but currently lacks a formal climate pledge or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments.

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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.

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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

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 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
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