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Aircastle

Aircastle Limited, commonly referred to as Aircastle, is a prominent player in the aviation industry, headquartered in the financial hub of P.K. Established in 2004, the company has rapidly evolved into a leading aircraft leasing firm, specialising in the acquisition, leasing, and management of commercial jet aircraft. With a diverse portfolio that includes a wide range of aircraft types, Aircastle serves major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to providing flexible leasing solutions tailored to the needs of airlines worldwide. Aircastle's strategic focus on maintaining a modern fleet has positioned it as a trusted partner in the aviation sector. Notable achievements include a robust market presence and a reputation for reliability, making Aircastle a key player in the global aircraft leasing landscape.

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17

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Aircastle's score of 17 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aircastle's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aircastle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,590,295,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 99.7% of the total. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 882,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 68,000 kg CO2e. The company also detailed emissions from business travel (approximately 364,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 58,000 kg CO2e), alongside upstream leased assets contributing approximately 56,230,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Aircastle's total emissions were around 5,700,426,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,548,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 61,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023, primarily driven by Scope 3 emissions. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Aircastle's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting across all three scopes. The company continues to monitor and disclose its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate action.

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Scope 1
790,000
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Scope 2
60,000
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00,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aircastle's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Aircastle is in PK, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aircastle 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.

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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