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Northrop Grumman
Public AdministrationUnited StatesNYSE: NOC
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Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading player in the public administration and defence services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a key provider of advanced technology solutions, particularly in aerospace, defence, and cybersecurity. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Northrop Grumman is renowned for its innovative products, including unmanned systems, missile defence, and space exploration technologies.
The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its pivotal role in the development of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the James Webb Space Telescope. Northrop Grumman's commitment to cutting-edge research and development positions it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its contributions to national security and technological advancement.
53
DitchCarbon score
+27 vs industry average
Northrop Grumman’s score of 53 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Northrop Grumman's reported carbon emissions
Northrop Grumman, a US-based public administration and defence services company, has established several climate commitments and targets.
For the year 2025, the company reported approximately 294.57 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 383.68 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). This brings the combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions to approximately 678.25 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 286.48 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 418.63 million kg CO2e (market-based), totalling approximately 705.11 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2.
For 2023, Northrop Grumman reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 310.35 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 398.88 million kg CO2e (market-based), resulting in a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 709.23 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 281.34 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 422.30 million kg CO2e, leading to a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 703.65 million kg CO2e.
Scope 3 emissions data is not consistently reported across all years provided. However, for 2020, Scope 3 emissions included approximately 63.40 million kg CO2e for business travel, 278.65 million kg CO2e for employee commute, 1.86 million kg CO2e for downstream leased assets, 14.85 million kg CO2e for waste generated in operations, 32.79 million kg CO2e for fuel and energy-related activities, and 768.41 million kg CO2e for upstream transportation and distribution.
Northrop Grumman has set a significant climate target: a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. They also aim to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions in their operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035. To support these goals, the company plans to source 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. There is also a target to reduce solid waste sent to landfill and incineration by 10% from a 2019 base year by 2030. The company is exploring investments in zero-emissions technologies to further its emissions reduction efforts.
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Northrop Grumman’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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