ArianeGroup, a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2015 as a joint venture between Airbus and Safran, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of launch vehicle solutions, particularly through its Ariane and Vega programmes. Specialising in the design and production of advanced launch systems, ArianeGroup is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to reliability. The company’s flagship products, including the Ariane 6 rocket, are designed to meet the evolving demands of the satellite launch market, ensuring competitive access to space. With a strong market position, ArianeGroup has achieved significant milestones, including successful launches that underscore its expertise and leadership in the aerospace sector. Its focus on sustainability and efficiency further distinguishes it in a rapidly changing industry landscape.
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In 2019, ArianeGroup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 433,407,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36,944,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 14,268,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with contributions from various categories: business travel (approximately 5,589,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (about 12,255,000 kg CO2e), use of sold products (600,000 kg CO2e), downstream leased assets (approximately 45,392,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (around 291,592,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (about 2,886,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 11,947,000 kg CO2e). ArianeGroup's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Airbus SE, reflecting a corporate family relationship at cascade level 3. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of its sustainability initiatives. Overall, ArianeGroup is committed to addressing its carbon footprint, but further details on specific reduction strategies or targets are not available at this time.
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| 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,944,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,268,000 |
| Scope 3 | 370,261,000 |
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ArianeGroup 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.