Airbus
Airbus, officially known as Airbus S.A.S., is a leading player in the aerospace industry, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defence systems. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, Airbus has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. The company’s core products include the A320 family of aircraft, renowned for their fuel efficiency and advanced technology, and the A350 XWB, which features cutting-edge materials and aerodynamics. Airbus has achieved significant milestones, including being the first to deliver a fully composite airliner. With a strong market position, Airbus continues to set industry standards, making it a pivotal force in shaping the future of aviation.
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Airbus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Airbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 475,305,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 451,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 614,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 474,691,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Airbus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030, compared to a 2015 baseline. This target translates to a reduction from approximately 1,262,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to about 467,000,000 kg CO2e by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to eliminate 100% of its residual emissions by 2030, which is estimated to be around 400,000 kg CO2e. For Scope 3 emissions, Airbus aims to achieve a 46% reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometre from the use of sold products by 2035, again using 2015 as the baseline year. These initiatives align with the aviation industry's broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Overall, Airbus's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, reinforcing its position as a leader in the aerospace sector.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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Airbus is participating in some 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.
