BAE Systems, Inc., a leading global defence, security, and aerospace company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1999, BAE Systems has established itself as a key player in the industry, focusing on advanced technologies and innovative solutions for military and commercial applications.
The company excels in various sectors, including electronic systems, cyber security, and naval shipbuilding, offering unique products and services that enhance operational capabilities. BAE Systems is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner for governments and organisations worldwide. With a strong market presence and a history of notable achievements, BAE Systems continues to shape the future of defence and security.
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BAE Systems, Inc.’s score of 45 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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BAE Systems, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, BAE Systems, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 113,089,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 281,182,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions globally. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions included about 62,519,000 kg CO2e from business travel and approximately 2,924,659,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company also reported 2,154,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations and around 11,270,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. BAE Systems, Inc. is a current subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, which influences its climate commitments and reporting. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for BAE Systems, Inc. at this time. The emissions data and climate initiatives are cascaded from BAE Systems plc, which is responsible for the overarching sustainability strategies and targets. Overall, BAE Systems, Inc. is actively engaged in monitoring its carbon footprint across all scopes, but further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets are not available.
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BAE Systems, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from BAE Systems plc
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from BAE Systems plc
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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