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Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company Sustainability Profile

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a pioneering leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the development of advanced unmanned systems and autonomous technologies, with significant operations across various regions in the US. Specialising in innovative solutions for both military and commercial applications, Aurora's core products include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced flight control systems. Their unique approach to autonomy and cutting-edge engineering has positioned them at the forefront of the aerospace sector. Notable achievements include successful collaborations with government agencies and contributions to Boeing's broader mission in aerospace innovation. Aurora Flight Sciences continues to shape the future of flight with its commitment to excellence and technological advancement.

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How does Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company'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.

31

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

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's score of 31 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Boeing Company

Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Boeing, which has established various climate commitments and reduction initiatives. As a current subsidiary of The Boeing Company, Aurora Flight Sciences inherits climate targets and performance metrics from its parent organisation. Boeing has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint, which may influence Aurora's operational strategies and sustainability practices. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Aurora Flight Sciences have not been disclosed. In the context of climate commitments, Aurora Flight Sciences aligns with Boeing's overarching sustainability initiatives, which include efforts to enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The absence of specific data highlights the need for further transparency in reporting emissions and climate actions at the subsidiary level. Overall, while Aurora Flight Sciences does not provide detailed emissions data or specific reduction targets, its affiliation with Boeing suggests a commitment to addressing climate change through inherited corporate sustainability strategies.

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609,000,000
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Scope 3
758,285,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's Location?

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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 Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 41% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
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Business Travel
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Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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