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VSE Corporation

VSE Corporation, often referred to simply as VSE, is a prominent player in the defence and aerospace industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1959, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America and beyond. VSE specialises in providing comprehensive logistics, engineering, and technical services, primarily supporting government and commercial clients. With a focus on enhancing operational readiness and lifecycle management, VSE's core offerings include supply chain management, maintenance, and repair services for military and civilian aircraft, as well as ground vehicles. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the defence sector. Over the years, VSE has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in delivering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does VSE Corporation'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.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

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Industry Benchmark

VSE Corporation's score of 7 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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VSE Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, VSE Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,550,791,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions amounted to about 4,369,000 kg CO2e, which included mobile combustion emissions of approximately 2,832,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions of around 910,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 34,142,000 kg CO2e. The largest share came from Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 1,550,791,000 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 993,249,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, VSE Corporation's emissions were slightly higher, with total emissions of about 1,748,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4,007,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 38,153,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year reached about 1,744,348,000 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products accounting for approximately 1,111,101,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, VSE Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the company continues to navigate its climate commitments, further transparency and defined goals could enhance its environmental impact and align with industry standards.

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Scope 1
4,007,000
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Scope 2
38,153,000
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Scope 3
1,744,348,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. VSE Corporation's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high 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. VSE Corporation 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.

VSE Corporation 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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