Airbus S.A.S.
Airbus S.A.S., a leading player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in Toulouse, France. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defence systems. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, Airbus has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. The company is renowned for its flagship products, including the A320 family of aircraft and the A350 XWB, which are celebrated for their fuel efficiency and advanced technology. Airbus has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world by deliveries, solidifying its market position. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering, Airbus continues to shape the future of aviation.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Airbus S.A.S.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Airbus S.A.S.'s score of 10 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Airbus S.A.S.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Airbus S.A.S. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 555,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 207,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and an unspecified amount from Scope 3 emissions, which included about 47,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were around 762,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Comparatively, in 2021, Airbus's emissions were approximately 570,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 240,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 17,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel within Scope 3, leading to a total of around 809,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2020, the company reported emissions of about 585,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 295,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel in Scope 3, resulting in a total of around 880,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Despite these figures, Airbus has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate commitments.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 585,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 295,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,962,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Airbus S.A.S. is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
