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.
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.
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Spirit Aerosystems's score of 19 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Spirit Aerosystems reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 135,663,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 65,219,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with an additional 2,860,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from business travel. This data reflects the company's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact, as outlined in its ESG report. Spirit Aerosystems has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., indicating that it is not cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company is actively engaged in monitoring its emissions across all relevant scopes, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or commitments are currently unavailable. Overall, Spirit Aerosystems is positioned within the aerospace industry, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. As the company continues to evolve its climate commitments, stakeholders will be looking for future disclosures that outline specific strategies and targets for emissions reduction.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 108,207,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 217,621,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Spirit Aerosystems is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.