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Boom Supersonic Sustainability Profile

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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.

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9

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Boom Supersonic's score of 9 is lower than 64% 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 43,892,000 kg CO2e in the US and about 9,891,000 kg CO2e globally. The emissions data for 2021 indicated a total of approximately 7,550,000 kg CO2e, with specific breakdowns of 113,250 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 415,250 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 7,021,500 kg CO2e. 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 is aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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2021
Scope 1
113,250
Scope 2
415,250
Scope 3
7,021,500

How Carbon Intensive is Boom Supersonic's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Boom Supersonic'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 Boom Supersonic is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Boom Supersonic's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
46%
Business Travel
3%

Boom Supersonic'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.

Boom Supersonic has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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