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Machinery and Equipment
US
updated 3 days ago

The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies

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The Babcock & Wilcox Company, often referred to as B&W, is a prominent player in the energy and industrial sectors, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1867, the company has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced energy solutions, particularly in steam generation and environmental technologies. With a strong presence in North America and significant operations in international markets, B&W offers a diverse range of products and services, including boiler systems, emissions control technologies, and renewable energy solutions. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to enhancing efficiency and sustainability in energy production. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in the development of nuclear power technology and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, positioning Babcock & Wilcox as a key contributor to the global energy transition.

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How does The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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

The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies's score of 20 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies's reported carbon emissions

The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies has not publicly disclosed specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes BWX Technologies, Inc., from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a merged entity, The Babcock & Wilcox Company is influenced by the sustainability initiatives and performance metrics of BWX Technologies, Inc. This relationship suggests that any climate commitments or reduction targets may align with those set by BWX Technologies, although specific targets or achievements have not been detailed in the available data. The absence of documented reduction initiatives or specific climate pledges indicates that The Babcock & Wilcox Company may still be in the process of establishing its own distinct climate strategy following the merger. The company’s future commitments to carbon reduction and sustainability will likely be shaped by the broader goals of its parent organisation and the industry context in which it operates.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is 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 The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies is in US, 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.

The Babcock & Wilcox Company Prior to Merger with The Babcock & Wilcox Companies 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
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