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Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic, officially known as Boom Technology, Inc., is a pioneering aerospace company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2014, Boom is at the forefront of the aviation industry, focusing on the development of supersonic commercial aircraft. With major operational regions spanning North America and beyond, the company aims to revolutionise air travel by significantly reducing flight times. The flagship product, the Overture, is designed to carry passengers at speeds exceeding Mach 1.7, making it a unique offering in the market. Boom Supersonic has achieved notable milestones, including successful test flights and partnerships with leading airlines, positioning itself as a key player in the future of sustainable supersonic travel. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, Boom is set to redefine the skies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Boom Supersonic'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.

15

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Boom Supersonic's score of 15 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boom Supersonic's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Boom Supersonic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,891,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a significant increase from 2021, when emissions were about 7,550,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of 2021 emissions included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 113,250 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 415,250 kg CO2e, and a substantial 7,021,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stemmed from business travel and purchased goods and services. Boom Supersonic has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, although specific targets for these emissions have not been disclosed. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the aerospace and defence sector.

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2021
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113,250
Scope 2
415,250
Scope 3
7,021,500

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boom Supersonic's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high 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 Boom Supersonic is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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