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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 7 months ago

Virgin Orbit, LLC

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Virgin Orbit, LLC, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in California and the UK. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the small satellite launch sector, utilising its innovative air-launch system to deliver payloads into orbit. The core service of Virgin Orbit revolves around its LauncherOne rocket, which is uniquely designed to be launched from a modified Boeing 747, named "Cosmic Girl." This approach allows for flexible launch options and reduced costs, catering to the growing demand for satellite deployment. With a commitment to advancing space access, Virgin Orbit has achieved notable milestones, including successful orbital launches that have positioned it as a key competitor in the commercial space market. The company continues to push the boundaries of aerospace technology, making significant strides in the small satellite launch arena.

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How does Virgin Orbit, LLC'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Virgin Orbit, LLC's score of 23 is lower than 66% 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, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Virgin Orbit, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Virgin Orbit has not established any documented reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in recognised climate pledges such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of specific commitments suggests that the company is still in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given the context of the aerospace industry, where emissions reduction is increasingly critical, Virgin Orbit's future climate commitments will be essential for aligning with industry standards and expectations. The absence of emissions data and reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its sustainability efforts and transparency in carbon management.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virgin Orbit, LLC's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Virgin Orbit, LLC 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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