Dassault Aviation, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1929, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and excellence, notably in the design and manufacturing of military and business aircraft. Renowned for its Falcon series of business jets and the Rafale fighter aircraft, Dassault Aviation stands out for its commitment to advanced technology and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering stealth technology and developing cutting-edge avionics systems. With a strong market position, Dassault Aviation is celebrated for its engineering prowess and has garnered numerous accolades for its contributions to aviation. Its dedication to quality and innovation continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.
How does Dassault Aviation'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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Dassault Aviation's score of 24 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Dassault Aviation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 62,983,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 54,037,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,946,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 64,254,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 45,661,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 18,593,000 kg CO2e. Dassault Aviation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, as reiterated in their declaration at the European Aviation Summit in February 2022. The company has also established near-term reduction targets, including an 8% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2024, which reflects a decrease from approximately 18,706,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to a target of about 18,643,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, they aim for an 8% reduction in Scope 1 non-kerosene emissions by 2024, targeting a reduction from approximately 21,030,000 kg CO2e to about 18,516,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for Dassault Aviation is cascaded from its parent company, Dassault Aviation société anonyme, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's climate performance and commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 57,829,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,236,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Dassault Aviation 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.
