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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Howmet Aerospace's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Howmet Aerospace reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,780,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 2023, where they were reported at 460,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions remained consistent at 390,000,000 kg CO2e. Howmet 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. Additionally, the company has committed to a more significant target of a 33.6% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2027, also against the 2019 baseline. This translates to a reduction of approximately 339,952 metric tons of emissions. Looking towards the long term, Howmet aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, necessitating an annual reduction of 4.2% from their 2019 emissions levels. This commitment underscores their dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 600,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 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 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.
