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
How does Airbus'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Airbus's score of 54 is higher than 99% 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 2023, Airbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 766,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 486,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, Airbus targets a 46% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) by 2035, also relative to 2015 levels. Over the years, Airbus has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined totalling approximately 1,013,101,000 kg CO2e in 2017, decreasing to 766,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects a significant effort towards reducing their carbon footprint. The company is also aligned with the sector's aspirational goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Airbus's climate strategy includes annual public reporting on collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate non-CO2e impacts of aviation, ensuring transparency and accountability in their sustainability efforts.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 591,002,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 422,099,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
