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.
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Spirit Aerosystems's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Spirit Aerosystems reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 129,643,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 197,260,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, along with 2,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. The company has not disclosed emissions data for 2022, but it has reported a Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity of about 105.27 kg CO2e per square foot. Spirit Aerosystems has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. The absence of disclosed reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, while Spirit Aerosystems has made strides in measuring its emissions, the lack of clear reduction commitments indicates an opportunity for improvement in its climate action efforts.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,304,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 322,794,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 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.
