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Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab Ltd., commonly known as Rocket Lab, is a prominent player in the aerospace industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a leader in small satellite launch services, with significant operational regions in New Zealand and the US. Rocket Lab's flagship product, the Electron rocket, is renowned for its unique ability to deliver small payloads to orbit efficiently and cost-effectively. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including the first successful private orbital launch in 2018, solidifying its position in the competitive space launch market. With a commitment to innovation, Rocket Lab also offers the Photon satellite platform, enhancing its service portfolio. The company continues to make strides in the industry, positioning itself as a key player in the growing small satellite launch sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rocket Lab'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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Aviation Fuel 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Rocket Lab's score of 4 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rocket Lab's reported carbon emissions

Rocket Lab, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, the aerospace industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, and companies like Rocket Lab are expected to align with industry standards for reducing carbon footprints. As the sector evolves, it is likely that Rocket Lab will develop and disclose its climate commitments and emissions data in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rocket Lab's primary industry is Aviation Gasoline, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Rocket Lab is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rocket Lab is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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