Honeywell Sustainability Profile
Honeywell International Inc., commonly known as Honeywell, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Honeywell operates primarily in the technology and manufacturing sectors, focusing on aerospace, building technologies, performance materials, and safety solutions. With a diverse portfolio of core products and services, Honeywell is renowned for its innovative solutions, such as advanced aerospace systems, smart building technologies, and cutting-edge safety equipment. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in research and development. Honeywell's reputation for quality and reliability continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving global market.
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Industry Benchmark
Honeywell's score of 53 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Honeywell's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Honeywell reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 237,590 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 5,123,000 kg CO2e in India. Globally, in 2023, the company disclosed significant emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 690,042,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 665,877,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 15,557,194,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a total of around 1,355,919,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Honeywell has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce U.S. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, as part of the Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge. Additionally, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its facilities and operations by 2035. A near-term goal includes reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 10% from 2018 levels by 2024. The company has also initiated specific projects to enhance energy efficiency, such as replacing conventional UPS systems and outdated air conditioning units, which are expected to yield significant CO2 reductions. Overall, Honeywell's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,346,781,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,760,651,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Honeywell's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Honeywell's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 6% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Honeywell'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.
Honeywell 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.
