Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) demonstrates a commitment to economic opportunity through various initiatives. In December 2024, its Ingalls Shipbuilding division collaborated with the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program, leading to 68 job offers for students from 20 states in trades such as welding, electrical, and machining

. HII also operates apprentice schools at its shipyards, which have graduated over 15,500 individuals , and hired approximately 10,000 new employees in 2024 . Furthermore, HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has partnered with Habitat for Humanity since 2002, completing 21 homes by December 2023 . In November 2023, HII was recognized by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition for its support of veteran-owned small businesses .

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In July 2022, Huntington Ingalls Industries and NSC Technologies paid $350,000 to settle allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.

The settlement also required policy revisions and training to prevent and correct harassment.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

HII includes 48 CFR § 52.222-50, 'Combating Trafficking in Persons,' in all subcontracts placed in support of its Government business.

Violations of this regulation can result in substantial financial penalties, contract termination, and debarment from U.S. Government work. In 2014, nearly all of HII's revenues were generated by subsidiaries performing contracts for the U.S. Government. Direct suppliers are also required to adhere to HII's values and standards of business conduct.

Honest & Fair Business

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has recently faced multiple investigations into potential violations of federal securities laws

, prompted by disappointing third-quarter 2024 financial results . Since 2000, the company has incurred $18.9 million in penalties across 33 violations , including $9.2 million related to the False Claims Act , with other penalties covering government contracting, employment, safety, and environmental issues . HII maintains a confidential reporting mechanism for ethical concerns . Additionally, the company has a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and complies with laws like the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act , which mandates anti-human trafficking policies in its supply chain and requires suppliers to follow ethical standards, providing resources for reporting breaches .

Kind to Animals

Huntington Ingalls Industries' primary business of military shipbuilding does not directly involve animal welfare practices, animal testing, or animal-derived ingredients.

Consequently, the company has no cruelty-free certifications, animal testing policies, or animal agriculture operations. However, its shipbuilding operations indirectly impact wildlife habitats through hazardous materials, wastewater, emissions, and waste discharged into local waterways. Past environmental incidents have included leaks and releases into rivers. While HII participates in general environmental stewardship activities like coastal cleanups and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 and water consumption by 10% by 2025, it lacks specific programs targeting animal welfare and direct initiatives aligned with wildlife conservation that demonstrate measurable biodiversity impact.

No War, No Weapons

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is America's largest military shipbuilding company, with its core business focused on designing, constructing, and maintaining military vessels. In 2023, the company reported total revenues of $11.454 billion, with $8.75 billion derived from defense contracts, constituting approximately 76.4% of its total revenue

. Furthermore, HII secured $5.4 billion in new contracts, indicating an active expansion of its military business lines rather than divestment .

Planet-Friendly Business

HII's 2023 GHG Emissions Report indicated a 17% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 7% reduction in Scope 2 emissions (location-based) from 2022 to 2023, attributed to decreased natural gas consumption and lower electrical loads

. The company aims to develop a roadmap by the end of 2024 to exceed a 30% aggregate reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its 2022 baseline by 2030 . In 2022, HII reported a 12.4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to its 2018 baseline, supported by a $37.5 million investment in green technologies . The company introduced electric-powered shipyard equipment in 2022, leading to a 22% energy reduction , and implemented advanced welding techniques in 2023, resulting in an 18% emissions reduction . HII formalized its sustainability program in 2023 by appointing a Chief Sustainability Officer and establishing ten commitments, including developing sustainability criteria for suppliers, following the program's launch in 2022 . In 2024, HII participated in environmental programs such as the Coastal Cleanup in Pascagoula, the Great American Cleanup near Newport News, and an Ocean Beach cleanup in California . HII has incurred penalties totaling $237,201 for six environment-related offenses since 2000 . Additionally, in December 2011, OSHA cited the Pascagoula shipyard for 50 safety and health violations . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees hazardous waste cleanup at HII's Newport News facility, which is under corrective action for contaminants like volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds . HII has implemented groundwater monitoring and engineering controls and operates under EPA and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality oversight .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company has no reported cultural appropriation incidents. While the articles mention general diversity and inclusion efforts

, support for cultural awareness through Employee Resource Groups , and a Human Rights Policy , they do not provide specific, quantifiable data points for other KPIs such as formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, percentage of revenue reinvested in local community development, cultural impact assessment protocols, local employment ratios, community grievance mechanisms, cultural preservation investments, local procurement share, indigenous supplier counts, cultural site protection, social license to operate, charitable giving to cultural heritage organizations, community fund allocations, language inclusivity, cultural incident response, or cultural sensitivity training completion rates.

Safe & Smart Tech

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) experienced a data breach between March and May 2022

, affecting 43,643 individuals , with notification letters sent in April 2023 . This incident led to a proposed class action settlement of $725,000 and prompted security enhancements . HII has a Board-level Cybersecurity Committee, effective December 2025 , which oversees the company's cybersecurity in AI, focusing on ethical, legal, and responsible use of data and AI technologies . The company also has ethical AI initiatives that include transparency and accountability . HII's cybersecurity program is aligned with NIST standards , and its Board committee oversees compliance with regulations and industry standards .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD), a subsidiary, achieved 'zero discharge' status in 2015, eliminating all point source discharges and being recognized by the Industrial Environmental Association.

In 2019, Newport News Shipbuilding recycled 73% of its waste streams by weight, including 12,233 tons of metal, 572 tons of paper, 15,906 tons of abrasives, and 12,537 tons of hazardous waste. HII has not provided evidence of formal company-wide waste reduction targets with specific timelines, with stated targets relating to greenhouse gas emissions. While the company has committed to developing supplier sustainability criteria by 2025, there is no evidence of currently implemented waste reduction or recyclability requirements for its suppliers.