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Airbus

Airbus, officially known as Airbus S.A.S., is a leading player in the aerospace industry, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). 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’s core products include the A320 family of aircraft, renowned for their fuel efficiency and advanced technology, and the A350 XWB, which features cutting-edge materials and aerodynamics. Airbus has achieved significant milestones, including being the first to deliver a fully composite airliner. With a strong market position, Airbus continues to set industry standards, making it a pivotal force in shaping the future of aviation.

DitchCarbon Score

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Airbus's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Airbus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Airbus reported total emissions of approximately 486,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 159,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and significant Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, amounting to about 548,701,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. This target translates to a reduction from approximately 1,262,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to about 467,000,000 kg CO2e by 2030. Additionally, Airbus is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 46% per passenger-kilometre by 2035. The company has also pledged to eliminate 100% of its residual emissions by 2030, which is estimated to represent around 400,000 kg CO2e. These commitments align with the aviation industry's roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, reflecting Airbus's dedication to sustainable practices in the aerospace sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Airbus's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Airbus is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Airbus is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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