Babcock International scores 36/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.
That places Babcock International joint 444th of 809 companies scored, and 2nd of 3 in Defence.
Babcock has validated science-based targets and publishes comprehensive Scope 1&2 data, but Scope 3 emissions—97% of its footprint—rose 29.7% since 2021. Renewable electricity sits at 30%. Water and waste management plans remain incomplete despite 2024 deadlines. The defence sector's embedded use-of-sold-products emissions dominate, masking operational progress.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (3/10, 3/10).
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“Scope 1: 42,714 tCO₂e; Scope 2 market-based: 60,816 tCO₂e; Total: 3,670,281 tCO₂e”
“The verification and certification process involved a quantitative assessment of carbon emissions, as well as a qualitative assessment of governance”
“In FY24, we broadened our analysis to encompass 1,000 of Babcock's key suppliers, a significant increase from the 300 suppliers analysed during FY23”
“Compared to our base year, 2021, scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) have reduced by 17.2%.”
“In 2024, electricity from renewable sources equated to 30% across our global operations.”
“Babcock is proud to be one of the first international defence organisations to have gained validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)”
“Defense company Babcock Intern has been granted validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its science-based near and long-term emissions reduction targets”
“As we work on new initiatives to increase biodiversity across our estate by 10% by 2030”
“partnership to explore recycling and repurposing defence equipment”
“Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been made available to shareholders and a copy submitted to the Financial Conduct Authority”
“PwC has been fined more than £3.2 million after the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) found serious failings in its audits”
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Where Babcock International sits among defence peers.
Among the 3 major defence brands we've scored, Babcock International sits 2nd of 3.
Babcock International's score has moved from 34 to 36 across 2 recorded reviews — up 2 points.
Aggregator-citation sweep: broker citations replaced with the primary disclosures they mirror, re-scored through the guarded pipeline under pinned code 9196601.
Initial public score 34 (publish-draft)
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Babcock International is a FTSE 100-listed defence and aerospace services company headquartered in the UK, operating globally across naval, submarine, aircraft, and land vehicle support. Major sites include Devonport Royal Dockyard and Cavendish Nuclear. Founded 1976, it generates substantial Scope 3 emissions from military vessel and aircraft lifecycles.
Defence OEM, similar Scope 3 use-of-products intensity and naval/aerospace exposure.
View breakdown →Aerospace and defence supplier; comparable industrial energy intensity and capital-equipment customer base.
View breakdown →Global defence contractor; Scope 3-dominant footprint, military platform manufacture and support.
View breakdown →Large-scale aerospace manufacturer; use-of-products emissions and complex supply chain dynamics.
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