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.
How does McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems'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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McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems's score of 31 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 634,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 
| Scope 2 | 609,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 000,000,000  | 
| Scope 3 | 758,285,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 000,000,000,000  | 
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 17% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.