Babcock International Group PLC
Babcock International Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Babcock International Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Babcock International Group amounted to 101,326 metric 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 b
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Babcock International Group increased by 0.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Babcock International Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Babcock International Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Babcock International Group were 54,134 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Babcock International Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Babcock International Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Babcock International Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.28%, 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 2023, Babcock International Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,479 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 47,192 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a b
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 13.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Babcock International Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.6% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy b
What methodology does Babcock International Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Babcock International Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a b
Babcock International Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Babcock International Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Babcock International Group reported 3,608,199 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Babcock International Group includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Babcock International Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Babcock International Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,608,199 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 20.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 79.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 74.52%, 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 2023, Babcock International Group reported emissions for 15 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 2023, the largest contributors to Babcock International Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,555,556 tCO₂e (43.11%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,275,528 tCO₂e (35.35%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 501,670 tCO₂e (13.9%)
Babcock International Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Babcock International Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Babcock International Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 54,134 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,498 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Babcock International Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Babcock International Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Babcock International Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.17 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Babcock International Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Babcock International Group ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, Babcock International Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,709,525 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 71.06% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Babcock International Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.46%. a