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Air Transport
US
updated 6 months ago

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems

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McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems, often referred to as MD Helicopters, is a prominent player in the aerospace industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced rotorcraft, serving both military and civilian markets. With major operational regions across North America and internationally, MD Helicopters is renowned for its innovative products, including the MD 500 and MD 902 Explorer. These helicopters are distinguished by their versatility, performance, and advanced technology, catering to a wide range of applications from law enforcement to medical transport. Over the years, MD Helicopters has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of high-quality rotorcraft solutions. The company continues to push the boundaries of aviation technology, ensuring its products meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems's score of 27 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Boeing Company

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of The Boeing Company, any emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from its parent organisation. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges specific to McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems. The company is part of an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. While specific emissions figures are not provided, the broader corporate family, including The Boeing Company, may have initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. As of now, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems has not publicly committed to any specific science-based targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions reduction. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction commitments highlights the need for further transparency in their environmental impact and climate strategy.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
634,000,000
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Scope 2
609,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
758,285,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high 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. This request for McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems 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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