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.
+37 vs industry average
Howmet Aerospace’s score of 54 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Howmet Aerospace's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Howmet Aerospace reported total carbon emissions of approximately 750 million kg CO2e, comprising 400 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 360 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1.61 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near future. The company has established a near-term goal of achieving a 21.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Howmet aims for a more ambitious target of a 33.6% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2027, also against the 2019 baseline. Looking towards long-term sustainability, Howmet has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, necessitating an annual reduction of 4.2% from their 2019 emissions levels. This strategic approach underscores Howmet Aerospace's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the aerospace industry.
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Howmet Aerospace’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
Achieving net zero by the end of year 2050 requires an annua…
Achieving net zero by the end of year 2050 requires an annual 4.2 percent contraction in annual emissions from our base year of 2019.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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