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Transport Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

United Launch Alliance, LLC Sustainability Profile

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United Launch Alliance, LLC (ULA) is a premier aerospace company headquartered in the United States, with significant operational facilities across the country. Founded in 2006, ULA has established itself as a leader in the space launch industry, providing reliable and cost-effective launch services for government and commercial customers. Specialising in the design and operation of advanced launch vehicles, ULA's core products include the Atlas V and Delta IV rockets, known for their unmatched reliability and performance. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including over 140 successful launches, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for critical missions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, ULA continues to play a pivotal role in advancing space exploration and satellite deployment, making it a key player in the aerospace sector.

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70

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

United Launch Alliance, LLC's score of 70 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

86%

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United Launch Alliance, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Lockheed Martin Corporation

United Launch Alliance, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its corporate family, ULA's climate initiatives and reduction targets are likely aligned with those of Lockheed Martin. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for ULA itself have not been disclosed. The emissions data and climate strategies may be cascaded from Lockheed Martin, which is known for its commitment to sustainability and climate action. While ULA has not set specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or disclosed a climate pledge, it is essential to note that the company operates within an industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices. As such, ULA may be expected to align its future initiatives with broader industry standards and expectations.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
306,550,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
647,595,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is United Launch Alliance, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Launch Alliance, LLC's primary industry is Transport Equipment Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is United Launch Alliance, LLC's Location?

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Very high
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 United Launch Alliance, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

United Launch Alliance, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

United Launch Alliance, LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 27% last year and decreased by approximately 35% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
70%
Purchased Goods and Services
25%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

United Launch Alliance, LLC'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.

United Launch Alliance, LLC 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
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