NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a pivotal agency in the United States, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in 1958, NASA has been at the forefront of space exploration and aeronautics research, with major operational centres across the country, including the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Johnson Space Center in Texas. Renowned for its groundbreaking missions, such as the Apollo moon-landing programme and the Mars Rover explorations, NASA's core services encompass space science, human spaceflight, and Earth observation. Its unique capabilities in developing advanced technologies and conducting scientific research have solidified its position as a leader in the aerospace industry. With numerous accolades, including the prestigious Collier Trophy, NASA continues to inspire innovation and exploration, shaping the future of space travel and scientific discovery.
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NASA's score of 19 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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NASA's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 691,764,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, specifically 423,153,000 kg CO2e from process emissions and 155,757,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The agency has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2022, NASA's emissions were more comprehensive, with Scope 1 emissions at about 109,099,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions also at 109,099,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 30,400,715,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services. NASA has not set specific reduction targets or commitments as part of its climate strategy, nor has it engaged in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The agency's emissions data reflects a complex landscape of carbon output, with a notable focus on process emissions in its latest reporting.
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| 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 171,277,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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NASA is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
