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Transport Equipment Manufacturing
US
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Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company Sustainability Profile

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Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company, often referred to as Herndon AD, is a prominent player in the aerospace and defence sector, headquartered in the United States. Established in [year founded], the company has made significant strides in providing innovative solutions across various operational regions, including North America and Europe. Specialising in advanced aerospace technologies and defence systems, Herndon AD offers a range of core products and services that stand out for their reliability and cutting-edge design. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industry. With a focus on enhancing national security and advancing aerospace capabilities, Herndon Aerospace & Defense continues to lead with integrity and innovation.

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How does Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company'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.

41

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

Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company's score of 41 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Boeing Company

Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions report. The company is identified as a merged entity, inheriting its climate-related data from its parent organisation, The Boeing Company, at a cascade level of 2. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be influenced by the initiatives and commitments of The Boeing Company. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+ initiatives, which aim to drive corporate accountability in climate action. As the aerospace and defence industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company is positioned within a corporate family that is likely to adopt industry-standard climate strategies and targets in the future. However, specific commitments or reduction targets have not been disclosed at this time.

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Scope 2
609,000,000
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Scope 3
758,285,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company's primary industry is Transport Equipment Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company'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 Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 17% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
100%
Business Travel
<1%

Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company'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.

Herndon Aerospace & Defense Company 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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