Airbus Sustainability Profile
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.
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Airbus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Airbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 475,305,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 451,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 163,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution from the use of sold products, amounting to about 474,691,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 614,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). 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 baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 46% per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) by 2035, also relative to 2015 levels. Furthermore, Airbus is committed to achieving net-zero residual emissions by 2030, which is expected to represent around 400,000 kg CO2e. The company supports the aviation industry's goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability. Overall, Airbus's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aerospace sector, with a focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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Airbus's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Airbus's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 53% last year and decreased by approximately 64% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Airbus's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Airbus has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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