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Metal Fabrication
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updated 21 hours ago

Huntington Ingalls Industries

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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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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Huntington Ingalls Industries's score of 40 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Huntington Ingalls Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80,948,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 213,314,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 102,002,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 248,950,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of HII's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint in the shipbuilding industry. HII's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change and improving environmental performance.

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202220232024
Scope 1
84,575,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
149,750,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Huntington Ingalls Industries's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is low 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Huntington Ingalls Industries 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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