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Northrop Grumman

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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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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Northrop Grumman's score of 43 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northrop Grumman's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Northrop Grumman reported total greenhouse gas 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. This reflects 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 at 398,970,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, with specific commitments to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. Northrop Grumman's emissions data is sourced directly from the Northrop Grumman Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Overall, Northrop Grumman is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northrop Grumman's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), 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 Northrop Grumman 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.

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.

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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