Leonardo S.p.a., a prominent player in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors, is headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1948, the company has established itself as a leader in advanced technology solutions, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Specialising in a diverse range of products and services, Leonardo excels in areas such as avionics, cyber security, and unmanned systems. Its commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include its role in major international defence programmes and a strong presence in the civil aviation sector. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Leonardo S.p.a. continues to strengthen its market position, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
How does Leonardo S.p.a.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Leonardo S.p.a.'s score of 69 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Leonardo S.p.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,407,428,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 185,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 54,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,167,640,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease 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, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving climate neutrality for these scopes by 2030 in the UK and across its entire value chain by 2050. A specific target includes reducing CO2 emissions by 40% for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2025 compared to 2018 levels. Furthermore, Leonardo's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments include a 53% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per flight hour equivalent by 2030. The company also aims for 58% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives reflect Leonardo's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint within the aerospace and defence sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 272,914 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 107,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 307,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Leonardo S.p.a. is participating in some 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.
