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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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89

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

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Leonardo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Leonardo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,407,428,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 185,446,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 54,378,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,167,604,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 6,050,963,000 kg CO2e. Leonardo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the UK by 2030, ahead of the Ministry of Defence's requirements. They also aim for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, relative to 2018 levels. The company has previously achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2015 to 2016, attributed to an increase in renewable energy usage. Leonardo's long-term goal includes reaching Net Zero across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leonardo's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Leonardo is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Leonardo 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
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