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 351,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 310,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 5,206,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, Cabot is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. In previous years, Cabot's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 533,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 and 4,030,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The company has also made strides in reducing NOx emissions intensity, achieving 23.1% of its goal for a 20% reduction by 2025. Cabot's climate initiatives are not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all data is sourced directly from Cabot Corporation. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its overall greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental performance.
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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.