AVIO, officially known as AVIO S.p.A., is a prominent player in the aerospace and defence industry, headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1908, the company has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced propulsion systems and space launch vehicles, serving both governmental and commercial sectors. With a strong operational presence across Europe and beyond, AVIO is renowned for its innovative products, including the Vega launch vehicle and the P120C solid rocket motor. These offerings are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and reliability, positioning AVIO as a key partner in international space missions. Over the years, AVIO has achieved significant milestones, including successful launches and collaborations with major space agencies. Its commitment to excellence and innovation has solidified its reputation as a trusted name in the aerospace sector.
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In 2024, AVIO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 566,599,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,262,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 41,450 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 565,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The latter category is primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 441,198,000 kg CO2e. AVIO has set ambitious climate commitments aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company aims to implement a comprehensive Sustainability Plan by 2030, with specific audits on sustainability issues integrated into its strategic Industrial Plan. Additionally, AVIO is working on a GHG emission reduction transition plan, expected to be finalised by 2026, which will identify decarbonisation levers in synergy with Termica Colleferro. In previous years, AVIO's emissions have shown variability, with 2023 emissions recorded at approximately 26,030,980 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside 19,1540 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 22,037,890 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company is actively pursuing measurable objectives to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,748,190 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
AVIO's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 317% since 2020, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
AVIO 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.
