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Transport Equipment Manufacturing
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General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. Sustainability Profile

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General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. (GDLS), a prominent player in the defence industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1954, GDLS has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacture of armoured vehicles and advanced military systems. The company is renowned for its core products, including the M1 Abrams tank and the Stryker armoured vehicle, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and superior performance in combat scenarios. GDLS's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its market position, earning accolades for its contributions to military readiness and operational effectiveness. With a focus on delivering robust solutions for land forces, General Dynamics Land Systems continues to play a vital role in enhancing global defence capabilities.

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How does General Dynamics Land 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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.'s score of 35 is higher than 63% 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 Land Systems Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from General Dynamics Corporation

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from the parent company. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Additionally, there are no documented climate commitments or significant reduction achievements noted in the available information. As part of the broader industry context, General Dynamics Corporation, the parent organization, may have its own climate strategies and emissions data, which could influence the subsidiary's approach to carbon management. However, without specific figures or commitments from General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of their carbon emissions and climate commitments.

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200820192020202120222023
Scope 1
298,818,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.'s primary industry is Transport Equipment Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 91% last year and increased by approximately 44% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 33% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
52%
Business Travel
16%
Waste Generated in Operations
8%

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.'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 Dynamics Land Systems Inc. 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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