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Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems, a leading player in the aerospace industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly established itself as a key supplier of aerostructures, specialising in the design and manufacture of complex components for commercial and military aircraft. With a diverse portfolio that includes fuselages, wings, and propulsion systems, Spirit AeroSystems is recognised for its innovative approach and advanced manufacturing techniques. The company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major aircraft manufacturers, which solidify its position in the competitive aerospace market. Spirit AeroSystems continues to drive advancements in aerospace technology, making it a vital contributor to the industry's evolution.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Spirit Aerosystems'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Spirit Aerosystems's score of 10 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spirit Aerosystems's reported carbon emissions

As of 2022, Spirit Aerosystems reported total emissions of approximately 135,663,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 65,219,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. In 2021, the company emitted about 129,643,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 197,260,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,224,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at approximately 171.36 kg CO2e per square foot in 2021, indicating a focus on improving efficiency. Spirit Aerosystems has not specified any formal reduction initiatives or targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for further commitment in this area. The company operates within the aerospace industry, which is increasingly under pressure to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Scope 1
132,304,000
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Scope 2
322,794,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spirit Aerosystems's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Spirit Aerosystems is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Spirit Aerosystems is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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