Babcock International scores 34/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places Babcock International joint 365th of 591 companies scored, and 2nd of 3 in Defence.
Babcock discloses carbon data comprehensively but Scope 3 emissions are rising 29.7% above baseline while the company reviews its own targets. Water and biodiversity reporting remain incomplete. Strongest weaknesses: rising absolute emissions trajectory and missing water data at a large industrial operator.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 3/10).
10 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
“Scope 1 emissions have reduced 4.0% in 2024 compared to 2023.”
“Our reporting exceeds the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) requirements, including a full Scope 3 footprint.”
“In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Babcock International Group amounted to 101,326 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.”
“We continue to use the EEIO to calculate our procurement-related scope 3 upstream categories.”
“During 2023 we have improved the coverage of our data sets … and we therefore restate the 2022 figure at 25%.”
“Omission: Complete data set for water withdrawal … Reason: Data unavailable/incomplete.”
“A 10% biodiversity net gain across our most significant sites (where we have full operational control) by 2030.”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets.”
“Babcock is proud to be one of the first international defence organisations to have gained validation from the SBTi for its science-based near and long-term emissions reduction targets.”
“InfluenceMap maintains the world's leading database of corporate and industry association lobbying of climate policy.”
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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.
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Babcock International is a UK-listed defence engineering and support services company providing maintenance, upgrades, and operational support for military assets including naval vessels, helicopters, and airfields. Founded 1891, headquartered in London, it is a major contractor to UK and international defence ministries.
Peer defence contractor; UK aerospace and defence manufacturer and engineer.
View breakdown →International defence prime; large-scale military equipment and support services.
View breakdown →UK aerospace and defence engineering; military propulsion and maintenance services.
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