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Leonardo

Leonardo S.p.A., commonly referred to as Leonardo, is a prominent player in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors, headquartered in Italy. Established in 1948, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into international markets and strategic partnerships that enhance its technological capabilities. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, Leonardo offers a diverse range of products and services, including advanced avionics, cyber security solutions, and integrated defence systems. What sets Leonardo apart is its commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring that its offerings meet the evolving needs of modern warfare and security challenges. Recognised for its market leadership, Leonardo has achieved notable accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for governments and organisations worldwide.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Leonardo's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Leonardo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Leonardo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,050,963,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 195,682,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 55,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 5,800,193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as capital goods and the use of sold products. In 2022, Leonardo's total emissions were about 520,457,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 213,107,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 63,924,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching 243,425,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may reflect a broader industry context where many organisations are still developing comprehensive strategies to address their carbon footprints. Leonardo's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes.

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Scope 3
512,634,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leonardo's primary industry is Other services (93), 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. Leonardo is headquartered in IT, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Leonardo 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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