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Northrop Grumman
Public AdministrationUnited StatesNYSE: NOC
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Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading player in the public administration and defence services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a key provider of advanced technology solutions, particularly in aerospace, defence, and cybersecurity. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Northrop Grumman is renowned for its innovative products, including unmanned systems, missile defence, and space exploration technologies.
The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its pivotal role in the development of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the James Webb Space Telescope. Northrop Grumman's commitment to cutting-edge research and development positions it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its contributions to national security and technological advancement.
58
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Northrop Grumman's reported carbon emissions
Northrop Grumman's Climate Commitments & Emissions Performance
Northrop Grumman, a US-based company operating within Public administration and defence services, has publicly committed to significant climate action. The company aims for Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035, with an interim target of a 50% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, they plan to source 50% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
In 2025, Northrop Grumman reported approximately 294.57 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 383.68 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based) emissions. This results in a combined Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) total of approximately 678.25 million kg CO2e for that year.
Looking at previous years, their Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 705.11 million kg CO2e in 2024 and about 709.23 million kg CO2e in 2023. In 2022, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 703.65 million kg CO2e. For 2021, the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached around 743.72 million kg CO2e.
In 2020, Northrop Grumman disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 268.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 493.68 million kg CO2e, and some Scope 3 emissions including business travel (approximately 63.4 million kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 278.65 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 768.41 million kg CO2e).
Northrop Grumman's emissions data indicates a trend in their disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions over the years. They have also set a target to reduce solid waste sent to landfill and incineration by 10% from a 2019 base year by 2030.
It is important to note that full Scope 3 emissions data, particularly for categories like purchased goods and services, has not been consistently disclosed across all reporting years. All emissions data presented is specific to Northrop Grumman Corporation, with no cascaded data from a parent organization.
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Northrop Grumman’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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