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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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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Howmet Aerospace's score of 42 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howmet Aerospace's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Howmet Aerospace reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 420,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and about 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 21.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Howmet has established a long-term goal to achieve a 33.6% reduction, equating to approximately 339,952 metric tons, in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2027. To reach net zero emissions by 2050, Howmet plans to implement an annual reduction of 4.2% from their 2019 emissions levels. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through these targets, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact in the aerospace industry.

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Scope 1
1,020,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
600,000,000
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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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howmet Aerospace's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high 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. This request for Howmet Aerospace is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Howmet Aerospace is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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