Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation, commonly referred to as Northrop Grumman, is a leading global aerospace and defence technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry, with major operational regions across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. Specialising in advanced systems and solutions, Northrop Grumman focuses on areas such as autonomous systems, cyber security, C4ISR, and space exploration. Its core products, including the B-21 Raider and the James Webb Space Telescope, are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and innovative design. With a strong market position, Northrop Grumman has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in national security and aerospace.
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Northrop Grumman's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Northrop Grumman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 694,690,000 kg CO2e, comprising 284,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 409,980,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 708,010,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 309,030,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 398,970,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Northrop Grumman has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Northrop Grumman's emissions intensity, measured as greenhouse gas emissions per unit of revenue, was approximately 0.01693 kg CO2e/USD in 2024, reflecting their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Northrop Grumman 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.
