GE Aerospace, a division of General Electric, is a leading player in the aerospace industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has consistently innovated in the design and manufacture of jet engines, aircraft systems, and other aerospace technologies. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, GE Aerospace serves a diverse clientele, including commercial airlines and military organisations. The company is renowned for its advanced propulsion systems and digital solutions, which enhance efficiency and performance in aviation. Notable achievements include pioneering developments in sustainable aviation technologies and maintaining a strong market position as a trusted supplier in the aerospace sector. GE Aerospace continues to shape the future of flight with its commitment to innovation and excellence.
How does Ge Aerospace'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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Ge Aerospace's score of 45 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, GE Aerospace reported total carbon emissions of approximately 728,592,000 kg CO2e, comprising 294,537,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 434,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 30,620,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products. This reflects a commitment to reducing operational emissions, with a target to achieve net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Over the years, GE Aerospace has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments. The company aims to propel the aviation industry towards net zero by 2050, aligning with broader industry goals. Notably, GE Aerospace has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and use of sold products by 25% by the same year. These initiatives are part of GE Aerospace's long-term strategy to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 428,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 523,490,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 51,730,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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