Leidos
Leidos, officially known as Leidos Holdings, Inc., is a prominent American company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 1969, Leidos has established itself as a leader in the defence, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research sectors. With a strong presence across the United States and significant operations in Europe and Asia, the company delivers innovative solutions that enhance national security and improve healthcare outcomes. Leidos is renowned for its advanced capabilities in systems integration, data analytics, and cybersecurity, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as a top contractor for the U.S. government. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on mission-critical services, Leidos continues to drive progress in various industries, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in addressing complex challenges.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Leidos's score of 25 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Leidos's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Leidos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,781,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 79,357,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in the US. The company has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical goals have not been disclosed. Leidos has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Historically, Leidos's emissions have varied, with significant figures such as 27,280,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 52,548,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 reported in 2019. The company has shown a trend of reducing its Scope 1 emissions from 28,470,000 kg CO2e in 2010 to 4,078,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a commitment to lowering its direct emissions. Leidos's Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from sources such as business travel and employee commuting, were reported at approximately 45,505,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is actively working on its climate commitments, particularly in the UK, where it has established a near-term target status as "Committed" for emissions reduction. Overall, Leidos is taking steps towards improving its carbon footprint, with a focus on reducing both direct and indirect emissions, while continuing to develop its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,847,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 114,136,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Leidos is committed to some 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.
