Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., commonly known as SpaceX, is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX has achieved significant milestones, including the first privately-funded spacecraft to reach orbit and the first to dock with the International Space Station. Operating primarily from its facilities in Hawthorne, California, and with launch sites in Florida and Texas, SpaceX focuses on revolutionising space travel through its innovative technologies. The company’s core products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft, which are distinguished by their reusability and cost-effectiveness. As a leader in the commercial space industry, SpaceX has secured numerous contracts with NASA and other entities, solidifying its position as a key player in the future of space exploration and satellite deployment.
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s score of 20 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) reported significant carbon emissions in previous years, with no recent emissions data available for 2019 and beyond. In 2017, the company emitted approximately 14,032,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, primarily due to mobile combustion, and about 67,731,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. In 2016, emissions were slightly lower, with around 10,343,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 77,068,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The 2015 figures were similar, with approximately 9,309,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 76,337,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The emissions from 2008 were notably higher, with about 27,051,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 149,861,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, SpaceX has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. There are no reported Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from any parent organisation, indicating that its reported emissions are solely its own. Overall, while SpaceX has demonstrated substantial emissions in the past, it currently lacks a clear framework for emissions reduction or climate commitments.
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| 2008 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,051,100 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 149,861,700 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
