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General Atomics Sustainability Profile

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General Atomics, a prominent player in the defence and energy sectors, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1955, the company has established itself as a leader in advanced technology, particularly in unmanned aerial systems, electromagnetic systems, and nuclear energy. With major operational regions across North America and international markets, General Atomics is renowned for its innovative products, including the Predator and Reaper drones, which have set benchmarks in military surveillance and reconnaissance. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including advancements in fusion energy and high-energy laser systems. General Atomics is recognised for its unique capabilities in integrating cutting-edge technology with practical applications, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in both defence and energy solutions.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

General Atomics's score of 23 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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General Atomics's reported carbon emissions

General Atomics, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, are not provided. Furthermore, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company at this time. In the absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is important to note that many organisations in the industry are increasingly committing to science-based targets and sustainability practices. General Atomics may be expected to align with these trends, although specific commitments or initiatives have not been disclosed.

How Carbon Intensive is General Atomics's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Atomics's primary industry is Research Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is General Atomics'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 General Atomics is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

General Atomics'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.

General Atomics 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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