- Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions across the supply chain.
- Maintaining high safety performance while addressing line-of-fire injuries and slips/trips/falls.
- Improving data quality for Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Cabot Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cabot Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.01 MM MTCO2e (Scope 1+2 Market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 3.70 MM MTCO2e; Scope 2: 0.31 MM MTCO2e (Market-based); Scope 3: 5.21 MM MTCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.01 MM MTCO2e (Scope 1+2 Market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
2.1% of non-raw material energy
of total energy
Water Usage
44.50 MM m3
2023
Waste
187.53 KMT
2023
Energy Use
117.35 MM GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.70 MM MTCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.31 MM MTCO2e (Market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.21 MM MTCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.01 MM MTCO2e (Scope 1+2 Market-based) |
| 2021 | 4.31 MM MT CO2e |
| 2020 | 3.75 MM MT CO2e (Scope 1) + 0.30 MM MT CO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2018 | 4.77 MM MT CO2e (Scope 1) + 0.32 MM MT CO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2017 | 4.9 MM MT CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved ISCC PLUS certification at seven global sites.
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity.
- Reduced SO2 emissions intensity by 75% below 2012 levels.
- Reduced NOX emissions intensity by more than 50% below 2019 levels.
- Reduced waste disposal from operations.
- Reduced water withdrawal intensity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity 5% below 2022 levels by 2025.
- Reduce injuries and significant process safety events 50% below 2019 levels by 2025.
- Increase diverse representation in leadership and professional roles by 2025.
- Invest $1B in capital and technology by 2025.
- Invest $10M to help communities thrive by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Building a Better Future TogetherActing Responsibly for the PlanetCaring for Our People & Communities