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The Blue Bird Corporation, widely known as Blue Bird, is a prominent US-based motor vehicle body manufacturer with a rich history. Established in 1927 and headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia, USA, the company has been a cornerstone in automotive manufacturing for nearly a century.
Blue Bird specialises as a leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, serving educational institutions and transportation providers across North America. Their innovative product range includes high-quality diesel, gasoline, propane, and electric school buses, distinguished by their focus on safety, durability, and advanced alternative-fuel powertrains.
With over 550,000 buses sold since its inception, Blue Bird holds a significant market position, recognised for pioneering student transportation solutions. The company remains committed to delivering reliable, environmentally friendly vehicles for the crucial task of safely transporting students.
19
DitchCarbon score
+5 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.407
20182025
The Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Blue Bird's reported carbon emissions
Blue Bird's latest reported emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 1.686 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 9.352 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 7.036 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1.669 billion kg CO2e, which include 705,000 kg CO2e from upstream leased assets. For comparison, in 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 24.561 million kg CO2e, comprising 11.376 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12.471 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically upstream leased assets.
Blue Bird Corporation has established near-term science-based targets (SBTi) through a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company is committed to an absolute reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Blue Bird aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Blue Bird’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
Insufficient data42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
Insufficient data42%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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