Leonardo S.p.a., a prominent player in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors, is headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1948, the company has established itself as a leader in advanced technology solutions, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Specialising in a diverse range of products and services, Leonardo excels in areas such as avionics, cyber security, and unmanned systems. Its commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include its role in major international defence programmes and a strong presence in the civil aviation sector. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Leonardo S.p.a. continues to strengthen its market position, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
How does Leonardo S.p.a.'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.
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Leonardo S.p.a.'s score of 40 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Leonardo S.p.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,050,963,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 195,682,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 55,088,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,800,193,000 kg CO2e. Leonardo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, and across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Leonardo is committed to a 53% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2020 base year. To support these goals, Leonardo has implemented various initiatives, including energy self-production programmes and the transition to LED lighting. Notably, the replacement of SF6 gas with a less harmful alternative has reportedly prevented the emission of about 180,000 tonnes CO2e since 2020. Overall, Leonardo's comprehensive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability within the aerospace and defence sector.
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2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 256,878,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 69,422,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 261,331,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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