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updated 24 days ago

Raytheon Company Sustainability Profile

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Raytheon Company, a prominent player in the aerospace and defence industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1922, Raytheon has evolved into a leader in advanced technology solutions, specialising in missile systems, radar, and cybersecurity. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has established a strong global presence. Raytheon's core products, including the Patriot missile system and advanced radar technologies, are renowned for their innovation and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its merger with United Technologies in 2020, which further solidified its market position. Recognised for its commitment to research and development, Raytheon continues to set industry standards, making it a key contributor to national security and defence initiatives worldwide.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Raytheon Company's score of 64 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Raytheon Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from RTX Corporation

Raytheon Company, headquartered in the US, is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2050. This ambitious target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate responsibility. The company has initiated a new company-wide Net Zero strategy alongside its carbon reduction plan, which began in 2019. As of now, there is no specific emissions data available for Raytheon Company, indicating a potential gap in reporting or data collection. However, the company's commitment to sustainability is evident through its long-term goals and strategic initiatives. The emissions data may be cascaded from its parent organization, RTX Corporation, which is responsible for overseeing various environmental initiatives within the corporate family. Raytheon's focus on reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing trend among corporations to prioritise climate action. The company's efforts are part of a broader movement towards sustainability in the aerospace and defence sectors, where reducing emissions is increasingly critical.

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Scope 1
510,400,000
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Scope 2
924,200,000
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Scope 3
15,678,176,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Raytheon Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Raytheon Company's primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Raytheon Company'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 Raytheon Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Raytheon Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Raytheon Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 38% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2021, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
89%
Employee Commuting
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Capital Goods
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Raytheon Company'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.

Raytheon Company has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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