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Mercury Systems Sustainability Profile

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Mercury Systems, Inc., a leading provider of secure sensor and processing solutions, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 1981, the company has established itself within the aerospace and defence industry, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance mission-critical applications. Mercury Systems offers a range of innovative products and services, including embedded computing, digital signal processing, and secure cloud solutions. Their commitment to delivering high-performance, open-architecture systems sets them apart in a competitive market. Notably, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for technological excellence and a strong position in the defence supply chain. With a reputation for reliability and cutting-edge solutions, Mercury Systems continues to play a pivotal role in supporting military and commercial customers worldwide.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Mercury Systems's score of 34 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercury Systems's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mercury Systems reported total carbon emissions of approximately 349,055,000 kg CO2e, comprising 213,645,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 632,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 134,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive assessment of their emissions across all relevant scopes. Mercury Systems has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by FY2040, with an interim target of a 42% reduction by FY2030. Additionally, they are targeting a 70% reduction in emissions intensity for Scope 1 by FY2040. These targets demonstrate a long-term commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Mercury Systems, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact.

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202020212022
Scope 1
1,003,000
000,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
8,644,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
1,240,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Mercury Systems's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercury Systems's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mercury Systems's Location?

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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 Mercury Systems is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mercury Systems's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Mercury Systems's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 124% last year and increased by approximately 152% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
100%

Mercury Systems's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Mercury 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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