Lilium GmbH, commonly referred to as Lilium, is a pioneering aerospace company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 2015, Lilium is at the forefront of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry, focusing on developing sustainable air mobility solutions. The company aims to revolutionise urban transport with its innovative Lilium Jet, a fully electric aircraft designed for regional air travel. With significant operational activities across Europe and North America, Lilium has achieved notable milestones, including successful test flights and strategic partnerships. The Lilium Jet stands out due to its unique design, featuring a distributed propulsion system that enhances efficiency and reduces noise. As a leader in the emerging air taxi market, Lilium is committed to shaping the future of transportation, positioning itself as a key player in the quest for eco-friendly aerial mobility solutions.
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Lilium's score of 5 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lilium, headquartered in Germany (DE), currently does not have any available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, there are no specific figures regarding their total emissions or breakdowns by Scope 1, 2, or 3. Additionally, Lilium has not outlined any reduction targets or commitments through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Without emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Lilium is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the aviation industry. The absence of specific commitments or targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their environmental impact and sustainability strategies.
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.
Lilium 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.

