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Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc., a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1888, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace sector. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Howmet Aerospace is renowned for its innovative products and services, including aerospace fasteners, castings, and additive manufacturing. The company stands out for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, offering unique solutions that enhance performance and reduce environmental impact. Howmet Aerospace has established a strong market position, recognised for its high-quality offerings and strategic partnerships within the industry. Notable achievements include significant contributions to major aerospace programmes, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the global market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Howmet Aerospace'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.

23

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 23 is higher than 83% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 6.72 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 390,000 tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, 460,000 tonnes from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 6.72 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. Over the years, Howmet Aerospace has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved total emissions of about 5.85 million tonnes CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions in 2023. However, the company has been actively engaging in climate initiatives, receiving a score of B from CDP in 2022 and 2023, reflecting its efforts in transparency and climate action. Howmet Aerospace has not publicly set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity and overall sustainability practices. The company’s emissions intensity has shown variability, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per unit of revenue over the years, indicating a trend towards more efficient operations. Overall, Howmet Aerospace is committed to addressing climate change through ongoing assessments and improvements in its emissions reporting and reduction strategies.

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600,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howmet Aerospace's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Howmet Aerospace is headquartered in US, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Howmet Aerospace is committed to some 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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