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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., commonly known as Ruger, is a prominent American firearms manufacturer headquartered in Southport, Connecticut. Founded in 1949, Ruger has established itself as a leader in the firearms industry, renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. The company operates major facilities in Arizona, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, contributing to its extensive product range. Ruger specialises in the production of handguns, rifles, and shotguns, with a reputation for reliability and performance. Notable achievements include the introduction of the Ruger 10/22 rifle and the Ruger LCP pistol, both of which have garnered significant market acclaim. With a strong market position, Ruger continues to be a trusted name among firearm enthusiasts and professionals alike, reflecting a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to safety.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'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 Transport Equipment 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, as there are no reported figures for emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, the company has not outlined any specific reduction targets or climate commitments. In the absence of detailed emissions data or defined climate initiatives, it is unclear how Sturm, Ruger is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the firearms manufacturing industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low 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. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 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.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 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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