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Avolon

Avolon, officially known as Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, is a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 2010, Avolon has rapidly established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, specialising in the leasing and management of commercial aircraft. With a strong operational presence across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Avolon offers a diverse portfolio of services tailored to meet the needs of airlines worldwide. The company’s core offerings include operating leases, finance leases, and asset management services, distinguished by their commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative financing structures. Avolon has achieved significant milestones, including a robust fleet of over 500 aircraft, positioning it among the top aircraft lessors globally. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Avolon continues to lead the way in the evolving landscape of aviation finance.

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21

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

Avolon's score of 21 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avolon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avolon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,141,620,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the vast majority of their footprint. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 184,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 43,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, Avolon has shown a trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 278,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 307,000 kg CO2e in 2021, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from approximately 66,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 73,000 kg CO2e in 2021. However, Scope 3 emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 reporting approximately 12,733,242,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 9,671,315,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Avolon has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the aviation sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate commitments moving forward.

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Scope 2
94,000
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18,095,225,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avolon's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Avolon is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Avolon 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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