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Aircastle

Aircastle Limited, commonly referred to as Aircastle, is a prominent player in the aviation industry, headquartered in the financial hub of P.K. Established in 2004, the company has rapidly evolved into a leading aircraft leasing firm, specialising in the acquisition, leasing, and management of commercial jet aircraft. With a diverse portfolio that includes a wide range of aircraft types, Aircastle serves major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to providing flexible leasing solutions tailored to the needs of airlines worldwide. Aircastle's strategic focus on maintaining a modern fleet has positioned it as a trusted partner in the aviation sector. Notable achievements include a robust market presence and a reputation for reliability, making Aircastle a key player in the global aircraft leasing landscape.

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10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Aircastle's score of 10 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aircastle's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aircastle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising 882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 6,646,525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 15,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,548,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 61,000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which decreased from 1,548,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 882,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Aircastle's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions in both years. The company continues to navigate its climate commitments within the aviation sector, focusing on improving sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
790,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
60,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
4,200,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aircastle's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high 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. Aircastle is headquartered in PK, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Aircastle 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.

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

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