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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In 2023, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 307,154,000 kg CO2e, comprising 84,379,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 219,862,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 323,114,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 102,002,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 248,951,000 kg CO2e. HII has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to develop a roadmap by the end of 2024 to achieve a reduction of over 30% in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, using 2022 as the baseline year. This initiative reflects HII's commitment to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the coming years.
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2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 102,002,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 248,951,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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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.