Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry, specialising in advanced engineered solutions. Founded in 1888, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Howmet Aerospace focuses on producing high-performance metal components and systems, particularly in the areas of aerospace fasteners, turbine engines, and additive manufacturing. What sets Howmet apart is its commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, ensuring that its core products meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace sector. The company holds a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to both commercial and military aviation, and has achieved notable accolades for its advancements in lightweight materials and manufacturing processes.
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Industry Benchmark
Howmet Aerospace's score of 26 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Howmet Aerospace's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Howmet Aerospace reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 460,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Howmet has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 2,050,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 380,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,050,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,950,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Howmet Aerospace's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the aerospace industry in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often constitute the largest share of total emissions. The company continues to navigate its environmental impact while seeking to align with industry standards for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,020,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 600,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,940,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Howmet Aerospace 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.
