Public Profile

Blue Bird

Blue Bird Corporation, commonly referred to as Blue Bird, is a leading manufacturer of school buses headquartered in the United States. Established in 1927, the company has a rich history of innovation in the transportation industry, particularly in the design and production of durable, safe, and environmentally friendly buses. With a strong presence across North America, Blue Bird focuses on electric and propane-powered buses, setting itself apart with advanced safety features and sustainable technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its first electric bus, reinforcing its commitment to reducing emissions and promoting green transportation solutions. Recognised for its quality and reliability, Blue Bird holds a prominent position in the market, serving school districts and municipalities with a diverse range of products tailored to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Blue Bird'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Blue Bird's score of 16 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blue Bird's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Blue Bird has not reported any specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Blue Bird, classified as a small or medium enterprise (SME), has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by the year 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated through a streamlined process for SMEs by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their goals align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its Scope 1 and Scope 2 commitments, Blue Bird is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the company's value chain. These initiatives reflect Blue Bird's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the consumer durables sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blue Bird's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Blue Bird is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Blue Bird is participating in some 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.

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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