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Cdb Aviation

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Cdb Aviation, officially known as CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC, is a prominent player in the global aviation leasing industry, headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 2016, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of aircraft leasing solutions, primarily serving airlines and aviation operators across Europe, Asia, and North America. Specialising in the acquisition, management, and leasing of commercial aircraft, Cdb Aviation offers a diverse portfolio that includes both narrow-body and wide-body jets. Their unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to customer service, positioning them as a trusted partner in the aviation sector. With a growing fleet and strategic partnerships, Cdb Aviation continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a leading aircraft lessor in the competitive aviation market.

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17

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Cdb Aviation's score of 17 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cdb Aviation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, CDB Aviation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,505,188,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 187,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 183,400 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (around 3,600 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, were approximately 46,800 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 5,504,954,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from downstream leased assets (about 5,503,764,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (around 1,176,200 kg CO2e). CDB Aviation has set a target to reduce the carbon intensity of its fleet by 60% (measured in grams of CO2 per available seat kilometre) by 2025, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's focus on improving sustainability within the aviation sector. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC, which is part of the China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. This relationship influences CDB Aviation's overall emissions profile and sustainability initiatives. CDB Aviation's climate commitments align with industry standards, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.

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20192022
Scope 1
504,400
000,000
Scope 2
54,800
00,000
Scope 3
6,602,344,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cdb Aviation'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 Cdb Aviation is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cdb Aviation 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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