Spirit AeroSystems, a leading player in the air transport services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly established itself as a key supplier of aerostructures, primarily serving major aircraft manufacturers. With significant operational regions across North America and Europe, Spirit AeroSystems focuses on designing and manufacturing complex components such as fuselages, wings, and nacelles.
The company is renowned for its innovative approach to aerospace manufacturing, utilising advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Spirit AeroSystems has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with industry giants and a strong market position as a trusted supplier. Its commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive landscape of air transport services.
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Industry Intensity
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Spirit Aerosystems's reported carbon emissions
Spirit Aerosystems, a US-based company in the air transport services sector, has set ambitious climate commitments. For 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 204.4 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 135.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 65.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for business travel were reported at about 2.9 million kg CO2e. Spirit Aerosystems' climate targets are cascaded from its parent company, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. As a current subsidiary, Spirit Aerosystems' data is influenced by these corporate family goals. Key reduction initiatives include a commitment to a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, there is a near-term target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 63.8% per EUR value added by 2034, also based on a 2023 baseline year. These Scope 3 reductions encompass a wide range of categories, including purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, upstream leased assets, downstream transportation and distribution, processing of sold products, and use of sold products. Historical emissions data shows: * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 142.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 129.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 197.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel emissions were approximately 2.2 million kg CO2e. * **2020:** Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 108.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 223.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year. * **2019:** Scope 1 emissions were around 138.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 297.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions were about 132.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 322.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
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Spirit Aerosystems’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2034
63.8% reduction in scope 3 total
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2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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