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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

How does Hexcel Corporation'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

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.

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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 follows a trend of emissions over the previous years, with 2022 emissions at about 188,140,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 150,186,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Hexcel's emissions data indicates a revenue intensity of approximately 188.0 kg CO2e per USD for 2023, reflecting its operational efficiency in relation to revenue generation. The company has consistently reported emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there is no available data on Scope 3 emissions. Overall, while Hexcel Corporation has made strides in tracking its emissions, further details on specific climate commitments or reduction targets would enhance its sustainability profile.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
196,449,000
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Scope 2
183,699,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hexcel Corporation's primary industry is Plastics, basic, 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. Hexcel Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

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.

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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