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Hensoldt AG, commonly referred to as Hensoldt, is a leading German company specialising in search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems for aeronautical and nautical applications. Headquartered in Germany, the firm operates across multiple regions, delivering advanced solutions to defence, security, and aerospace sectors. Founded in 2017 through the spin-off of Airbus Defence and Space’s security and sensing activities, Hensoldt has established a strong market presence with a focus on innovative sensor technology and mission-critical instruments.
The company's core offerings include radar systems, electro-optical sensors, and electronic warfare solutions, recognised for their precision and reliability. Hensoldt’s expertise in developing cutting-edge systems has earned it a notable position within the industry, supporting both military and civilian applications worldwide. Its commitment to technological excellence continues to drive growth and innovation in the search, detection, and navigation sectors.
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Hensoldt’s score of 56 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hensoldt, a German manufacturer in the Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing industry, has set clear climate commitments.
For 2025, Hensoldt projects its total carbon emissions to be approximately 713.95 million kg CO2e. This includes an estimated 2.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 9.83 million kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 701.92 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 are purchased goods and services, estimated at 555.62 million kg CO2e, and capital goods, at 91.95 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Hensoldt's total emissions were approximately 529.62 million kg CO2e, comprising 2.64 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9.03 million kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and 517.95 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, Hensoldt reported 3.21 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and 7.26 million kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2 emissions.
Hensoldt aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035. Intermediate targets include reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 25% by 2026, 50% by 2029, and 75% by 2032, all against a 2020 baseline of 21,886 tonnes CO2e. Additionally, Hensoldt aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% in its core countries (Germany, France, United Kingdom, South Africa) by 2028, using a 2023 reference value of 9,945 tonnes CO2e (market-based).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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