Hensoldt Sustainability Profile
Hensoldt AG, a leading global provider of sensor solutions, is headquartered in Taufkirchen, Germany. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself in the defence and security industry, focusing on advanced technologies such as radar, optronics, and electronic warfare. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Hensoldt serves a diverse clientele, including military and civil sectors. The company’s core products, including cutting-edge surveillance systems and integrated sensor solutions, are renowned for their reliability and innovation. Hensoldt's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the market, achieving significant milestones such as the successful deployment of its systems in various international defence projects. With a reputation for excellence, Hensoldt continues to shape the future of sensor technology.
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Hensoldt's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hensoldt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 488,906,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,644,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,025,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 477,237,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources such as purchased goods and services (about 363,357,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 27,042,000 kg CO2e). Hensoldt has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035. To achieve this, the company has established intermediate targets to reduce these emissions by 25% by 2026, 50% by 2029, and 75% by 2032, using a base value of 21,886 tonnes CO2e from fiscal year 2020. These targets reflect Hensoldt's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Hensoldt AG.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,408,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,039,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Hensoldt's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Hensoldt'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.
Hensoldt 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.
