- Supply chain sustainability: Working with suppliers to implement eco-friendly practices and ensure transparency.
- Regulatory compliance: Monitoring and adapting to evolving environmental regulations.
- Innovation and technology adoption: Investing in sustainable technologies while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Balancing profitability and sustainability.
- Data collection limitations across various sites and systems.
- Lack of alternatives for hazardous materials in the aerospace industry.
Beyond Gravity
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Beyond Gravity disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 69.7K t CO2-eq/year (estimated). By scope: Scope 1: 92.90 t CO2-eq/year; Scope 2: 1.8K t CO2-eq/year (location-based) 1145.9 t CO2-eq/year (market-based); Scope 3: 68.6K t CO2-eq/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
69.7K t CO2-eq/year (estimated)
2023
Renewable Energy
62.4% (electricity)
of total energy
Waste
161.7 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
59.7K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 92.90 t CO2-eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.8K t CO2-eq/year (location-based) 1145.9 t CO2-eq/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 68.6K t CO2-eq/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Opened new headquarters at the Circle at Zurich Airport (August 2023), investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Implemented a green power switch at manufacturing sites in Decatur and Titusville (USA), and Coswig (Germany), using Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
- Working towards replacing fossil fuel heating sources with renewable alternatives in Vienna and Coswig by 2026.
- Developing innovative payload fairing (PLF) for reusable launchers, aiming to reduce emissions and waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase share of female leaders to above 30% by 2026.
🔭 Long-term
- Minimize emissions across the value chain.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & EnergyUse of Resources & CircularityPollutionOccupational Health & SafetyEqual Treatment & OpportunitiesWorking ConditionsOther Work-Related Human RightsBusiness ConductPrivacy & Cybersecurity