Hexcel Corporation
Hexcel Corporation, a leading global provider of advanced composite materials, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1948, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, and wind energy. Specialising in carbon fibre, honeycomb, and prepreg materials, Hexcel's innovative products are renowned for their lightweight and high-strength properties, making them essential for modern engineering applications. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major aerospace manufacturers, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Hexcel continues to push the boundaries of composite solutions, contributing to advancements in performance and efficiency across various sectors.
DitchCarbon Score
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Hexcel Corporation's score of 25 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hexcel Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hexcel Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 185,002,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 155,978,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 188,140,000 kg CO2e, and a marginal increase in Scope 2 emissions from 150,186,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hexcel has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 196,449,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and gradually decreasing to the current levels. Scope 2 emissions have also varied, with a high of approximately 199,323,000 kg CO2e in 2019, followed by a downward trend. Despite these emissions figures, Hexcel has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the aerospace and industrial sectors, aiming to improve its environmental performance.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 196,449,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 183,699,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hexcel Corporation 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.
