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Babcock International Group PLC

Common Name
Babcock International Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
29,381
Ticker
BAB
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Babcock International Group PLC is a leading aerospace and defense company operating globally. Its primary focus is on providing critical engineering services that are essential to the aerospace, defe...

Babcock International Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Babcock International Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Babcock International Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into Babcock International Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBabcock International Group amounted to82,546metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Babcock International Groupdecreased by 5.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Babcock International Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-17%-8%-24%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Babcock International Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Babcock International Group were 42,714 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Babcock International Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Babcock International Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Babcock International Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Babcock International Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60,816 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 39,832 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Babcock International Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Babcock International Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 26.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Babcock International Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Babcock International Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Babcock International Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Babcock International Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Babcock International Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported 4,934,120 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Babcock International Group includes a breakdown across 13of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Babcock International Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-25%+111%+13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,934,120 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 17.43%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 82.57%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Babcock International Group disclose?

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,680,159 tCOâ‚‚e(54.32%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 1,373,337 tCOâ‚‚e(27.83%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 654,329 tCOâ‚‚e(13.26%)

Babcock International Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(54.3%)Investments(Cat. 15)(27.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(13.3%)

Insights into Babcock International Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 42,714 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,543 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.71 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Babcock International Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505,000500,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RGZKIJMSKCapitaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,039Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MnVent ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,006Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MRRRenew HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,350Scope 1 Intensity: 19.56 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MPentairYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,083Scope 1 Intensity: 8.61 tCO2e/$MTravis PerkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 7.88 tCO2e/$MGGGalliford Try HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 5.97 tCO2e/$MMobico GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 815,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,282Scope 1 Intensity: 190.37 tCO2e/$MIMIYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MZZZIGUPYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,416Scope 1 Intensity: 6.43 tCO2e/$MBig Yellow GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 53 tCO2eRevenue: $M 265Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MKKKeller GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 189,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,748Scope 1 Intensity: 50.69 tCO2e/$MSeverfieldYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 10.43 tCO2e/$MIIInternational Distribution ServicesYear: 2025Scope 1: 425,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,018Scope 1 Intensity: 25.02 tCO2e/$MFirstGroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 466,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,021Scope 1 Intensity: 77.42 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MJJJames Fisher and SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 88.45 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$MMMMind GymYear: 2025Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSSSIGYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,278Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MGattacaYear: 2024Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,705Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MEasyjetYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,114,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,459Scope 1 Intensity: 651.29 tCO2e/$MBabcock International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,543Scope 1 Intensity: 7.71 tCO2e/$M

How does Babcock International Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.71 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.61, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Babcock International Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Babcock International Group ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Babcock International Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Babcock International Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Babcock International Group reported a total carbon footprint of 5,016,666 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.62% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Babcock International Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.85%.a

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