Climate Change Data

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-12, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:0.06%
Total Energy Consumption:2,848,133 GJ
Waste Generated:537 Metric Tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Ethical conduct
  • Product quality and safety
  • Supply chain management
  • Cybersecurity and data protection
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Community relations
  • Employee engagement
  • Health and safety
  • Energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) management
  • Environmental compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Newport News Shipbuilding reduced its energy consumption by over 8 million kWhs in 2022 by repairing compressed air distribution piping leaks and implementing a shipyard-wide air compressor master controller.
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding received perfect ratings for environmental compliance for the past three years.

Social Achievements

  • Mission Technologies employees expanded their community engagement efforts in 2022, with 300 employees participating in the third annual Global Day of Caring.
  • Newport News Shipbuilding donated over 36,000 school supplies during the School Tools Drive in August 2022.
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding established a grant fund with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, seeding scholarships for students interested in becoming pipe welders.

Governance Achievements

  • Enhanced sustainability oversight responsibilities across the Board and standing committees in December 2022.
  • Welcomed a new Board member in December 2022 with expertise in electric and nuclear power generation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Strengthening and understanding baseline data, specifically Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Reviewing internal data collection and management protocols; completing a gap assessment; providing guidance and education to employees on data credibility and measurability.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Corporate Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:307,154 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:82,805 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:224,349 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:4,006,190 MWh/year
Waste Generated:710 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.00002671 metric tons CO₂e/USD $ revenue (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Ethical conduct
  • Product quality and safety
  • Supply chain management
  • Cybersecurity and data protection
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Community relations
  • Employee engagement
  • Health and safety
  • Energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) management
  • Environmental compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Key facilities were ISO 14001 certified.
  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 18,240 metric tons CO₂e from 2022 to 2023.
  • Newport News Shipbuilding repaired 143 leaks, resulting in annual savings of approximately 5.6 million kWh and estimated GHG reductions of 1,633 tonnes CO₂e.

Social Achievements

  • Donated over $7.2 million to local communities.
  • Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
  • Received the 2023 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Vets Medallion Award.
  • Over 20 employee resource groups active across all three divisions.

Governance Achievements

  • Received America’s Most Innovative Companies Award in 2023 from Fortune.
  • Delivered anti-corruption training to approximately 90% of employees.
  • Provided approximately 90% of business partners with information on ethical procedures and policies.
  • 249 “On-the-Spot” Ethics Awards were presented to employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase Veteran workforce to 20% by 2030.
  • Increase recruiting from HBCUs by 10% annually through 2030.
  • Target 40% of total giving to Education by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop a roadmap to exceed a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by the end of 2024 (based on 2022 baseline).

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing climate-related risks (transitional and physical risks)
  • Supply chain risks (countries of concern, conflict minerals, counterfeit parts, environmental/climate disruptions, human capital, cybersecurity)
  • Maintaining high quality and safety in products
  • Ensuring ethical conduct across all aspects of the business
Mitigation Strategies
  • Robust ERM program with annual risk assessments and mitigation plans.
  • Supplier Engagement Plan and Code of Conduct development (by end of 2025).
  • Comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001.
  • Ethics and Compliance Program with training, reporting mechanisms, and regular reviews.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainability criteria in Supplier Engagement Plan (by end of 2025).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Damaging storms (hurricanes, floods)
  • Rising sea waters
  • Environmental disasters
Transition Risks
  • New environmental regulations
  • Stricter enforcement of existing regulations
  • Market trends and low-carbon technological trends
Opportunities
  • Development and expansion of low-emission products/services (nuclear power)
  • Resource efficiency and cost savings

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (key facilities)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Nuclear-powered vessels

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes America’s Best Large Employers (2023)
  • Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women (2023)
  • HIRE Vets Medallion Award (2023)
  • Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies Award (2023)