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 score of 19 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Spirit Aerosystems, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 135,663,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 65,219,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,860,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, specifically from business travel. This marked a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, which recorded 129,643,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and a significant reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 197,260,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor disclosed any formal climate pledges. However, it continues to report its emissions transparently, with data sourced from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Overall, Spirit Aerosystems is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across all disclosed scopes, demonstrating a commitment to understanding and managing its environmental impact, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,304,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 322,794,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Spirit Aerosystems's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 29% last year and increased by approximately 29% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Spirit Aerosystems 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.
