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Sierra Nevada Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), headquartered in the United States, is a leading aerospace and defence contractor renowned for its innovative solutions across various sectors. Founded in 1963, SNC has established itself as a key player in the aerospace, defence, and technology industries, with major operational regions spanning the US and Europe. The company is particularly noted for its unique offerings in space systems, including the Dream Chaser spacecraft, which is designed for cargo and crew missions to the International Space Station. SNC's commitment to advanced technology and engineering excellence has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as successful flight tests and partnerships with NASA. With a focus on delivering cutting-edge products and services, Sierra Nevada Corporation continues to shape the future of aerospace and defence.

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How does Sierra Nevada Corporation'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Sierra Nevada Corporation's score of 8 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sierra Nevada Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Sierra Nevada Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, are not provided. In terms of climate commitments, there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives listed, indicating a potential area for development in their sustainability strategy. The absence of data suggests that Sierra Nevada Corporation may be in the early stages of formalising its climate action plans or reporting practices. As the company navigates its environmental responsibilities, it may benefit from aligning with industry standards and frameworks to enhance transparency and accountability in its carbon emissions reporting.

How Carbon Intensive is Sierra Nevada Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sierra Nevada Corporation's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Sierra Nevada Corporation'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.

Sierra Nevada Corporation 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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