Airbus S.A.S., a leading player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in Toulouse, France. 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 is renowned for its flagship products, including the A320 family of aircraft and the A350 XWB, which are celebrated for their fuel efficiency and advanced technology. Airbus has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world by deliveries, solidifying its market position. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering, Airbus continues to shape the future of aviation.
How does Airbus S.A.S.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Airbus S.A.S.'s score of 35 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Airbus S.A.S. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 451,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 318,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 474,757,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 769,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 468,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 528,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a trend towards reduced direct emissions. Airbus has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not cascaded emissions data from any parent or related organizations, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Airbus S.A.S. The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been outlined in the available data. As a major player in the aerospace industry, Airbus is expected to align its operations with global climate goals, but further details on specific initiatives or commitments remain unspecified.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 528,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 328,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 436,494,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Airbus S.A.S. is not participating in any 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.