- Increased competition for skilled individuals and changing employee expectations.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Increased production offsetting GHG emission reductions.
- Need for suitable alternatives to certain hazardous chemicals.
- Maturity of Scope 3 data limiting the setting of a target.
Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Howmet Aerospace Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.81 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 0.39 million MT CO2e; Scope 2: 0.42 million MT CO2e; Scope 3: 2.24 million MT CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
0.81 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
21% (of grid electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
4.1K megaliters
2023
Waste
32.11 thousand metric tons
2023
Energy Use
11.51 million gigajoules
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 0.39 million MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.42 million MT CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.24 million MT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.81 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 0.76 million metric tons (2021) |
| 2019 | 0.98 million metric tons of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 13.6 percent in 2023 vs. 2022.
- Achieved a 19.8 percent reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from the 2019 baseline.
- Avoided approximately 25,000 metric tons of GHG emissions through various projects.
- Improved water withdrawal intensity by 11.7 percent compared to the 2019 baseline, exceeding the 2024 target.
- Reduced hazardous waste generation by approximately 985 metric tons annually through process improvements.
- Reduced use of chlorinated solvents by 40 percent.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 21.5% by 2024 from 2019 baseline.
- Reduce hazardous waste intensity by 10% by 2026 from 2022 baseline.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 33.6% by 2027 from 2019 baseline.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (target aligned with Paris Agreement)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeSupply chain decarbonizationIntegrity and complianceDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)Product SafetyHuman Rights