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General Dynamics

General Dynamics Corporation, commonly referred to as General Dynamics, is a leading American aerospace and defence company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 1952, the company has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, with significant operations across the United States and internationally. Specialising in a diverse range of sectors, General Dynamics focuses on aerospace, combat systems, information technology, and marine systems. Its core products include advanced military vehicles, submarines, and cutting-edge communication systems, all distinguished by their innovative technology and reliability. With a strong market position, General Dynamics has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its commitment to quality and performance. The company continues to play a vital role in supporting national security and advancing technological capabilities in the defence sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

General Dynamics's score of 50 is higher than 95% 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 Dynamics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, General Dynamics reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 713,874,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 323,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 390,830,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 568,810,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and includes a transition to renewable energy sources. General Dynamics is actively working towards this goal, with progress reported in their sustainability initiatives. Overall, General Dynamics is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to broader climate goals, including the aviation industry's aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Scope 1
298,818,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
605,730,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Dynamics's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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General Dynamics 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

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