Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. General Atomics
Public Profile
Research Services
US
updated 6 days ago

General Atomics

Company website

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does General Atomics'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.

25

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

General Atomics's score of 25 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

47%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

General Atomics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, General Atomics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,593,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,416,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 3,377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were about 17,589,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 14,689,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 3,062,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. General Atomics has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded any targets from parent organisations. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, while General Atomics has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of reduction targets indicates an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20132014201520162017202120222023
Scope 1
-
-
-
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Atomics's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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.

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.

General Atomics 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

Similar Organizations

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd

IL
•
Other transport equipment (35)
Updated 7 days ago

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

US
•
Computer and related services (72)
Updated 1 day ago

General Dynamics

US
•
Other services (93)
Updated 1 day ago

Griffon Aerospace, Inc.

US
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 3 days ago

Kbr

US
•
Other business services (74)
Updated 8 days ago

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

US
•
Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33)
Updated about 1 month ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251030.1
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy