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Cabot Corp

Common Name
Cabot
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
4,151
Ticker
CBT
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Cabot Corporation is a leading specialty chemicals and performance materials company, which plays a crucial role in various industries worldwide. Founded in 1882, the firm specializes in the productio...

Cabot's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Cabot 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).

Cabot has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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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Verified Sources Behind Cabot’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Cabot's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Cabot's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Cabot's Sustainability Report 2021
b. Cabot's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Cabot's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCabot amounted to4,080,000metric 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 Cabotincreased by 2.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Cabot's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-14%+7%0%-8%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Cabot's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cabot were 3,820,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Cabot reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Cabot's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Cabot's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Cabot's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Cabot reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 280,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 260,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Cabot reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Cabot's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 16.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Cabot's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 10.34% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Cabot use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Cabot's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Cabot's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Cabot reported 5,756,000 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 Cabot 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

Cabot's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-4%0%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Cabot's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Cabot reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,756,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 83.13%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.87%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Cabot's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cabot's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cabot disclose?

In 2024, Cabot 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 Cabot's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Cabot's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,367,000 tCOâ‚‚e(75.87%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 755,000 tCOâ‚‚e(13.12%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 174,000 tCOâ‚‚e(3.02%)

Cabot's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(75.9%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(13.1%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.0%)

Insights into Cabot’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Cabot reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,820,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,994 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 956.43 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Cabot's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MRPM InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 70,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,373Scope 1 Intensity: 9.57 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,579,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,382Scope 1 Intensity: 701.32 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,378Scope 1 Intensity: 140.03 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,545,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 613.11 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,570,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,142Scope 1 Intensity: 623.53 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 131.53 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,820,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,994Scope 1 Intensity: 956.43 tCO2e/$M

How does Cabot's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Cabot reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 956.43 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Cabot rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

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

This places Cabot among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Cabot's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Cabot reported a total carbon footprint of 9,836,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Cabot's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 38.84%.a

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