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Hensoldt

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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26

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Hensoldt's score of 26 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hensoldt's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hensoldt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 7,259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a continued effort to manage and reduce their carbon footprint, following a trend of decreasing emissions over the previous years. In 2022, Hensoldt's emissions were about 10,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,319,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 7,487,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were about 11,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3,632,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 7,490,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Hensoldt has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has decreased from 0.019 in 2020 to 0.005 in 2023, indicating a more efficient operation relative to revenue. Hensoldt's headquarters is located in Germany (DE), and the company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices in line with industry standards.

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Scope 1
11,162,000
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Scope 2
11,610,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hensoldt's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Hensoldt is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Hensoldt is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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