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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a pioneer in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced technologies, with significant operational presence across North America and internationally. GA-ASI is renowned for its innovative products, including the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper drones, which are distinguished by their advanced surveillance capabilities and operational versatility. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it at the forefront of the UAS market, contributing to its reputation for reliability and performance. With numerous accolades and a strong market position, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems continues to shape the future of unmanned systems, providing critical solutions for military and civilian applications worldwide.

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How does General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.'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.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.'s score of 7 is lower than 78% 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 Aeronautical Systems, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2021, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84,553,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 67,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and 16,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded 5,800 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions related to waste generated in operations. GA-ASI has set a long-term commitment to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This ambitious target reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The commitment was formalised in their Carbon Reduction Plan, which outlines strategies for emissions reduction starting from 2023. As a current subsidiary of General Atomics, the emissions data reported by GA-ASI is cascaded from its parent organisation, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals.

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2021
Scope 1
67,824,000
Scope 2
16,440,000
Scope 3
5,800

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.'s primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 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 Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 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
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