Leonardo SpA
Leonardo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Leonardo 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).
Leonardo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Leonardo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Leonardo amounted to 401,832 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Leonardo decreased by 5.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Leonardo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Leonardo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Leonardo were 185,446 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Leonardo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Leonardo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Leonardo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Leonardo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Leonardo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 54,378 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 216,386 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Leonardo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Leonardo's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 13.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Leonardo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Leonardo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Leonardo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Leonardo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Leonardo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Leonardo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Leonardo reported 5,167,604 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 2024 disclosure of Leonardo includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Leonardo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Leonardo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Leonardo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,167,604 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 57.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 42.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Leonardo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Leonardo's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,391.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Leonardo's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Leonardo disclose?
In 2024, Leonardo reported emissions for 9 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 Leonardo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Leonardo's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,608,667 tCO₂e (50.48%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,205,409 tCO₂e (42.68%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 159,300 tCO₂e (3.08%)
Leonardo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Leonardo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Leonardo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 185,446 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,485 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Leonardo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Leonardo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Leonardo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.08 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Leonardo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Leonardo ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Leonardo is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Leonardo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Leonardo reported a total carbon footprint of 5,569,436 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.51% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Leonardo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.89%. a