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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Airbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 475,305,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 451,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 163,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, totalling approximately 474,691,000,000 kg CO2e. Airbus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030, compared to a 2015 baseline. This target is aligned with a 1.5°C climate scenario and includes a commitment to neutralise all residual emissions, which are expected to be around 400,000 kg CO2e by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 46% per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) by 2035. The aviation industry, in which Airbus operates, is collectively striving for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with Airbus supporting this goal. The company’s initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions across all scopes while contributing to the broader industry objectives for climate action.
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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.
