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.
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Airbus's score of 65 is higher than 82% 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 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 total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were 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 reflects a commitment to a 1.5°C 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. By 2030, Airbus aims to eliminate 100% of its residual emissions, which is expected to represent around 400,000 kg CO2e. The company is also part of the aviation industry's roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, supporting the goal of a net-zero carbon aviation ecosystem in Europe. Overall, Airbus's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a focus on both immediate and long-term sustainability goals.
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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 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.
