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updated 10 days ago

Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.

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Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in providing launch services for small satellites, utilising its innovative air-launch system. This unique approach involves launching rockets from modified aircraft, allowing for greater flexibility and accessibility in satellite deployment. With operations primarily based in California, Virgin Orbit has achieved significant milestones, including successful orbital launches that cater to a diverse range of clients. The company’s flagship product, LauncherOne, stands out for its ability to deliver payloads to various orbits, making it a preferred choice for commercial and government customers alike. As a key player in the growing small satellite market, Virgin Orbit continues to push the boundaries of space access, solidifying its position as a forward-thinking leader in the aerospace sector.

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How does Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. As of now, there are no emissions figures, such as Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any commitments to climate action or reduction strategies outlined in their documentation. The absence of emissions data and reduction targets suggests that Virgin Orbit may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Without specific commitments or inherited data from a parent organisation, it is unclear how the company plans to address its carbon footprint or contribute to broader climate goals. In the context of the aerospace industry, where emissions can be significant, it is increasingly important for companies like Virgin Orbit to establish clear climate commitments and reduction targets to align with global sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc. 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.

Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc. 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
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