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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 340,980,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 185,002,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 155,978,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 339,626,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 188,140,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 150,186,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hexcel's emissions have fluctuated, with 2019 emissions recorded at about 380,172,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 196,449,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 183,699,000 kg CO2e from 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 intensity, measured as kg CO2e per unit of revenue, has varied, with a reported intensity of about 188.0 in 2023. The company has not publicly committed to any specific science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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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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