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Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.

Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in providing launch services for small satellites, utilising its innovative air-launch system. This unique approach involves launching rockets from modified aircraft, allowing for greater flexibility and accessibility in satellite deployment. With operations primarily based in California, Virgin Orbit has achieved significant milestones, including successful orbital launches that cater to a diverse range of clients. The company’s flagship product, LauncherOne, stands out for its ability to deliver payloads to various orbits, making it a preferred choice for commercial and government customers alike. As a key player in the growing small satellite market, Virgin Orbit continues to push the boundaries of space access, solidifying its position as a forward-thinking leader in the aerospace sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Virgin Orbit Holdings, 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.

18

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 23,894,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 12,401,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 8,042,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing about 3,451,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Virgin Orbit has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments indicates a need for further development in their climate strategy. As the aerospace industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Virgin Orbit's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.

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2021
Scope 1
23,894,000
Scope 2
12,401,000
Scope 3
8,042,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virgin Orbit Holdings, 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. This request for Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc. 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.

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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