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Avolon Sustainability Profile

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Avolon, officially known as Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, is a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 2010, Avolon has rapidly established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, specialising in the leasing and management of commercial aircraft. With a strong operational presence across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Avolon offers a diverse portfolio of services tailored to meet the needs of airlines worldwide. The company’s core offerings include operating leases, finance leases, and asset management services, distinguished by their commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative financing structures. Avolon has achieved significant milestones, including a robust fleet of over 500 aircraft, positioning it among the top aircraft lessors globally. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Avolon continues to lead the way in the evolving landscape of aviation finance.

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14

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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

Avolon's score of 14 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avolon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avolon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,014,162,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 99.7% of the total. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 184,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 43,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Comparatively, in 2022, Avolon's emissions were approximately 12,733,242,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 278,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 66,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023, particularly in Scope 3, which rose significantly from the previous year. Avolon operates as a current subsidiary of Avolon Holdings Limited, with emissions data cascaded from this parent company. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, and there are no reported commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Avolon's emissions profile highlights the substantial impact of its operational activities, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, underscoring the need for strategic climate action and emissions reduction initiatives in the future.

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Scope 2
94,000
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Scope 3
18,095,225,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Avolon's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Avolon'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 Avolon is in IE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Avolon's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Avolon's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 26% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2019, 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 "Upstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 93% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2023
Upstream Leased Assets
93%
Business Travel
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Avolon'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.

Avolon 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
Reduction Actions

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