Huntington Ingalls Industries
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, is a leading American defence contractor and shipbuilding company. Founded in 1886, HII has established itself as a pivotal player in the maritime and defence sectors, with major operations along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. Specialising in the design, construction, and maintenance of nuclear and non-nuclear ships, HII is renowned for its advanced capabilities in naval shipbuilding, particularly for the U.S. Navy. The company’s core products include aircraft carriers, submarines, and surface combatants, distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to quality. As one of the largest military shipbuilding companies in the United States, HII has achieved significant milestones, including the delivery of the first aircraft carrier in over 40 years. Its strong market position is underscored by a robust portfolio and a reputation for excellence in defence solutions.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 307,154,000 kg CO2e, comprising 82,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 224,349,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 323,114,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 101,045,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 222,069,000 kg CO2e. HII has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by the decrease in emissions from 2022 to 2023. However, the company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions intensity ratio for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023 was approximately 2.671e-08 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, indicating a focus on improving efficiency alongside revenue growth. As HII continues to navigate the challenges of climate change, its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 101,045,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 248,951,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Huntington Ingalls Industries 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.
