Joby Aviation, officially known as Joby Aviation, Inc., is a pioneering company in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, Joby has made significant strides in developing sustainable air mobility solutions, with a focus on urban air transportation. The company’s flagship product, the Joby eVTOL aircraft, is designed to provide fast, quiet, and environmentally friendly travel, setting it apart in a rapidly evolving market. With a commitment to reducing urban congestion and carbon emissions, Joby Aviation has positioned itself as a leader in the aerospace sector, achieving notable milestones such as successful flight tests and partnerships with major transportation networks. As the demand for innovative air travel solutions grows, Joby continues to shape the future of mobility with its cutting-edge technology and vision for a greener tomorrow.
How does Joby 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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Joby Aviation's score of 18 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Joby Aviation, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,237,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 771,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with a market-based total of 984,000 kg CO2e. In the US alone, the company emitted about 436,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Joby Aviation is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. The company has dedicated over a decade to developing an all-electric aircraft designed to operate with zero emissions, aligning with its goal of launching an aerial ride-sharing service. This initiative reflects Joby's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action. While no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed, Joby Aviation's focus on electric aviation positions it as a leader in the industry, aiming to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 445,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 120,000 | 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.
Joby 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.
