Cabot
Cabot Corporation, commonly referred to as Cabot, is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, Cabot has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the chemicals industry, focusing on areas such as carbon black, fumed silica, and specialty compounds. Cabot's core products are distinguished by their innovative applications and high-performance characteristics, catering to diverse markets including automotive, electronics, and construction. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Cabot has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of advanced materials. The company continues to drive growth through its dedication to quality and customer-centric solutions.
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Cabot's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cabot Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 310,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 5,206,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Cabot has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These targets demonstrate Cabot's proactive stance in addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals. The company has also made strides in reducing NOX emissions intensity, with a goal of achieving a 20% reduction by 2025, of which it has already realised 23.1%. Furthermore, Cabot aims for a 30% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2015 levels by 2025. Cabot's emissions data and climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures and targets are independently established by Cabot Corporation. This positions the company as a responsible entity in the chemical industry, actively working towards sustainability and climate resilience.
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| 2005 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,309,617,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 374,058,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cabot 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.
