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 69% 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 769,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 451,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 318,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 474,757,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were reported at 468,000,000 kg CO2e, and a marginal reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 313,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 781,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. In 2022, Airbus's emissions were about 856,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of decreasing emissions over the years. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Airbus S.A.S. operates with a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. However, it has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint in the aviation industry, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed.
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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.