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Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry, specialising in advanced engineered solutions. Founded in 1888, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Howmet Aerospace focuses on producing high-performance metal components and systems, particularly in the areas of aerospace fasteners, turbine engines, and additive manufacturing. What sets Howmet apart is its commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, ensuring that its core products meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace sector. The company holds a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to both commercial and military aviation, and has achieved notable accolades for its advancements in lightweight materials and manufacturing processes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Howmet Aerospace's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11

Industry Benchmark

Howmet Aerospace's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howmet Aerospace's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Howmet Aerospace reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,640,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 460,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 19.2% decrease in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 to 2020, with total emissions recorded at about 800,000,000 kg CO2e during that period. This reduction reflects their commitment to sustainability and climate action. Howmet Aerospace discloses emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. The company continues to focus on initiatives aimed at further reducing its emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate commitments.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,020,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
600,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,940,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howmet Aerospace's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Howmet Aerospace is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Howmet Aerospace 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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