China North Industries Group Corporation Limited, commonly known as Norinco, is a prominent state-owned enterprise headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1980, Norinco has evolved into a leading player in the defence and military equipment industry, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Specialising in the production of firearms, ammunition, and military vehicles, Norinco is recognised for its innovative technologies and robust manufacturing capabilities. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in weaponry and defence systems, positioning itself as a key supplier in the global arms market. With a commitment to quality and reliability, Norinco continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to China's strategic defence initiatives and international partnerships.
How does China North Industries Group Corporation Limited'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.
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China North Industries Group Corporation Limited's score of 17 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 170,460,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 122,760,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 47,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 171,180,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 124,660,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 46,520,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of around 160,560,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 119,680,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 40,880,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited has not established any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it disclose any Scope 3 emissions data. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting. The absence of reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.
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.
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited 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.

