Hensoldt AG
Hensoldt's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Hensoldt completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Hensoldt has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hensoldt's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hensoldt amounted to 30,895 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hensoldt increased by 7.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Hensoldt's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hensoldt's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hensoldt were 2,202 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Hensoldt reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hensoldt's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Hensoldt's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Hensoldt's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Hensoldt reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,831 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28,693 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Hensoldt reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hensoldt's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 55.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Hensoldt's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.39% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Hensoldt use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Hensoldt reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Hensoldt's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hensoldt's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Hensoldt reported 701,918 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Hensoldt includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Hensoldt's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hensoldt's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Hensoldt reported total Scope 3 emissions of 701,918 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 96.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Hensoldt's Scope 3 emissions increased by 35.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hensoldt disclose?
In 2025, Hensoldt reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Hensoldt's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Hensoldt's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 555,623 tCO₂e (79.16%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 91,949 tCO₂e (13.1%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 23,831 tCO₂e (3.4%)
Hensoldt's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hensoldt’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hensoldt reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,644 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,332 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Hensoldt's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hensoldt's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hensoldt reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.99, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Hensoldt rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Hensoldt ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Hensoldt among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Hensoldt's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Hensoldt reported a total carbon footprint of 732,813 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.07% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Hensoldt's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.92%.a