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Cdb Aviation Sustainability Profile

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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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23

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Cdb Aviation's score of 23 is higher than 51% 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 2023, CDB Aviation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,426,496,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,301,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 100,000 kg CO2e, and a significant majority of 7,425,094,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 5,505,188,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 187,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 47,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 5,504,954,000 kg CO2e. CDB Aviation has set an ambitious target to reduce the CO2 intensity of its fleet by 60% (measured in grams of CO2 per Available Seat Kilometre) by 2025, compared to 2021 levels. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. 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 corporate relationship influences CDB Aviation's overall emissions profile and climate strategy. CDB Aviation's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards and best practices in climate action.

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201920222023
Scope 1
504,400
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
54,800
00,000
000,000
Scope 3
6,602,344,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cdb Aviation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cdb Aviation's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cdb Aviation's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cdb Aviation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cdb Aviation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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