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Airbus Defence and Space SAS Sustainability Profile

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Airbus Defence and Space SAS, a prominent player in the aerospace and defence sector, is headquartered in France. Established in 2014, the company emerged from the merger of Airbus Military, Astrium, and Cassidian, marking a significant milestone in the industry. With a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Airbus Defence and Space focuses on satellite systems, military aircraft, and space exploration. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the Eurofighter Typhoon and the A400M military transport aircraft, which are distinguished by their advanced technology and operational versatility. As a leader in the defence and space market, Airbus Defence and Space has achieved notable success, including significant contracts with various governments and organisations, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in global security and space initiatives.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Airbus Defence and Space SAS's score of 58 is higher than 87% 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 Defence and Space SAS's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Airbus SE

Airbus Defence and Space SAS, headquartered in France, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Airbus SE, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its parent company's sustainability initiatives, Airbus Defence and Space SAS inherits reduction targets and climate strategies from Airbus SE. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. While specific emissions figures are not provided, Airbus SE has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, which are cascaded down to its subsidiaries, including Airbus Defence and Space SAS. The company is actively engaged in various climate initiatives, although detailed reduction targets specific to Airbus Defence and Space SAS have not been disclosed. In summary, while there is no current emissions data available for Airbus Defence and Space SAS, the company is aligned with the broader climate commitments of Airbus SE, focusing on reducing its environmental impact through inherited targets and initiatives.

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How Carbon Intensive is Airbus Defence and Space SAS's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Airbus Defence and Space SAS's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Airbus Defence and Space SAS's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Airbus Defence and Space SAS is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Airbus Defence and Space SAS's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Airbus Defence and Space SAS'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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Use of Sold Products
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Airbus Defence and Space SAS'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 Defence and Space SAS 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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