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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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Aircastle's score of 17 is higher than 73% 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 8,820,000 kg CO2e, comprising 882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 6,646,525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 1,548,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose marginally from 61,000 kg CO2e to 68,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also saw an increase from approximately 5,754,900,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Aircastle has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Aircastle is aware of its emissions, it may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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Scope 1
790,000
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Scope 2
60,000
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00,000
Scope 3
4,200,000,000
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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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