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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Industry Benchmark
Airbus's score of 24 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Airbus's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Airbus reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 470,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 313,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's Scope 3 emissions from business travel were around 22,000,000 kg CO2e, while emissions from the use of sold products reached approximately 443,252,000,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a significant environmental footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest for companies in the aerospace sector. Airbus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 46% per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) by 2035, also relative to 2015 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to reporting annually on its progress and collaboration with stakeholders to address non-CO2e impacts associated with aviation, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability in the aerospace and defence sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 578,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 376,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 736,112,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Airbus is committed to some 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.
