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Medical Device Manufacturing
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updated 2 months ago

BAE Systems, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

BAE Systems, Inc.'s score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

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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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20192021
Scope 1
184,096,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
379,573,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is BAE Systems, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BAE Systems, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is BAE Systems, Inc.'s Location?

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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 BAE Systems, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

BAE Systems, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
97%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

BAE Systems, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

BAE Systems, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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