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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In 2023, Cabot Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 5,206,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 4,030,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 340,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Cabot has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company targets near-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025 and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from the same 2020 baseline by 2030. Furthermore, Cabot is working towards a 5% reduction in GHG emissions intensity below 2022 levels by 2025. These initiatives are part of Cabot's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its overall environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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2005 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 0.0 | 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 | 0.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.