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. In 2023, the figures were slightly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 468,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 313,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 472,859,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 781,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. There are no cascading emissions data from parent or related organizations, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Airbus S.A.S. itself. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the aviation sector.
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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.