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 2023, Airbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 675,000,000 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 targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. This target translates to a reduction from 1,262,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to approximately 467,000,000 kg CO2e by 2030. Additionally, Airbus is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting a 46% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products per passenger-kilometre by 2035. The company has also pledged to eliminate 100% of its residual emissions by 2030, which is estimated to be around 400,000 kg CO2e. Airbus's long-term vision aligns with the aviation industry's roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices in the aerospace sector. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands and continues to engage with stakeholders to enhance understanding and mitigation of aviation's environmental impacts.
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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 | 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 | 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 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
