Raytheon Technologies Corporation, commonly referred to as Raytheon, is a leading American aerospace and defence company headquartered in the United States. Established in 2020 through the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation, the company has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in the global defence sector, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in advanced technologies, Raytheon focuses on areas such as missile systems, cybersecurity, and avionics. Its core products, including the renowned Patriot missile system and cutting-edge radar technologies, are distinguished by their innovative design and reliability. With a commitment to research and development, Raytheon Technologies has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its status as a trusted partner for governments and commercial clients worldwide.
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In 2024, Raytheon Technologies, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 501,292,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 578,344,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company's global emissions for the same year included approximately 542,229,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and around 867,368,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Raytheon Technologies has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 from 2019 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which often represents a significant portion of total emissions for large corporations. However, their commitment to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions demonstrates a clear focus on direct and indirect operational impacts. Overall, Raytheon Technologies is actively working towards its climate goals, with a structured plan to achieve substantial reductions in its carbon footprint by the end of the decade.
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.
Raytheon Technologies 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.

