Safran
Safran, a prominent player in the aerospace and defence sectors, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2005 through the merger of Snecma and Sagem, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in propulsion systems and aerospace equipment. Specialising in aircraft engines, avionics, and security solutions, Safran is renowned for its innovative technologies that enhance performance and safety. Its core products, such as the LEAP engine and the Safran Avionics suite, are distinguished by their efficiency and reliability, setting industry standards. With a strong market position, Safran consistently ranks among the top aerospace suppliers globally, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge research. The company’s dedication to excellence has solidified its reputation as a leader in the aerospace and defence industries.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Safran's score of 62 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Safran's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Safran reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 380,973,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Safran is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42.5% per available seat kilometre by 2035, also from a 2018 baseline. In 2022, Safran's emissions were approximately 405,664,000 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on reducing its carbon footprint over the years. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, with significant contributions from Scope 3, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for a substantial portion of their total emissions. Safran's commitment to sustainability includes annual reporting on its collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate non-CO2 impacts of aviation, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 219,790,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 358,887,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 119,352,341,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Safran is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
