Elbit Systems
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:127,976 tCO2e (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:17,042 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:110,934 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:330,415 MWh (Scope 1+2)
Water Consumption:1.026 Mm3
Waste Generated:10,993 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Health
- Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste to landfill by over 70% compared to the previous year.
- Increased recycling rate to 39% (target was 36%).
- Improved energy efficiency through various projects (though specific quantification is missing beyond the data tables).
Social Achievements
- Reduced Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by about 6%.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Global EHS Policy endorsed by management.
- Global EHS management system covers 99.7% of global business operations.
- Third-party independent auditor verification of GHG report according to ISO14064-3.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 15% decrease in Scope 2 emissions by 2026 (using a 2020 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
- 5% reduction in water consumption in 2022 (based on 2020 baseline).
- 10% reduction in LTIFR in 2022 (based on 2021 baseline).
- 40% of waste to recycling in 2022 (relative to total waste produced).
Environmental Challenges
- Data inconsistencies in waste management due to reliance on external companies.
- Continued structural changes due to COVID-19 impacting energy efficiency targets.
- Difficulty in obtaining consistent and accurate waste data.
Mitigation Strategies
- Streamlined global efforts to obtain and report precise waste information.
- Initiated a waste survey to improve data collection.
- Resetting renewable energy generation goal for 2022.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Third-party independent auditor (unnamed)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight and durable building materials (fiberglass)
- 3D-printed aluminum parts for UAS
- Lead-free structural walls
- Removal of carcinogenic and hazardous components
- Hybrid engines
- Lithium-ion batteries
- PEM fuel cells
- Solar panels
- Simulators
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:125,084 tCO2e (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:20,996 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:104,088 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:345,235 MWh
Water Consumption:1.009 Mm3
Waste Generated:10,397 tons (non-hazardous) + 1,422 tons (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Health
- Safety
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Innovation
Environmental Achievements
- Met the emissions reduction goal for electricity (Scope 2) despite not meeting the electricity reduction goal; reduction achieved through more environmentally friendly electricity suppliers.
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 7.8% compared to 2020 baseline.
- Increased percentage of non-hazardous waste to recycling.
Social Achievements
- Reduced injury frequency rate (LTIFR) by approximately 2% compared to 2021.
- No fatalities reported for the years 2019-2022.
Governance Achievements
- Global EHS management system covers 99.7% of global business operations.
- Global EHS Policy endorsed by management.
- Key environmental indicators and greenhouse gas report verified by a third-party independent auditor.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 15% decrease in Scope 2 emissions by 2026 (2020 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce injury frequency rate by 5% from 2022 baseline (2023 target).
Environmental Challenges
- Data collection challenges for waste management, particularly non-hazardous waste.
- Increased water consumption in 2022 due to the return of employees to sites after the pandemic.
- Did not meet the electricity reduction goal in 2022.
Mitigation Strategies
- Streamlined global efforts to obtain and report precise waste information; initiated a waste survey.
- Implementing smart metering to detect water leaks and monitor consumption; implementing water recycling processes.
- Working towards adding solar panels at additional sites (planned for 2024).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Choice of materials and components in development and manufacturing processes.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Third-party independent auditor (ISO 14064-3)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight and durable building materials (fiberglass)
- 3D-printed UAS parts (aluminum)
- Lead-free structural walls
- Removal of carcinogenic and hazardous components
- Hybrid engines
- Lithium-ion batteries
- PEM fuel cells
- Solar panels
- Simulators
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed