- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, the war in Ukraine, and the energy crisis.
- Climate-related risks, including transition risks (technology, market, policy and legal, reputation), acute physical risks (extreme weather events), and chronic physical risks (long-term changing weather patterns).
- Competition in the commercial aircraft market with the entry of COMAC C919.
- Meeting the schedule and cost objectives of legacy border security projects.
Airbus SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Airbus SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 645 ktons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 548.7K ktons CO2e (commercial aircraft no SAF). 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
645 ktons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Energy Use
2.5K GWh
2023
๐ Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 548.7K ktons CO2e (commercial aircraft no SAF) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
๐ Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 645 ktons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 762 ktons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 827 ktons CO2e (Scope 1&2) |
| 2020 | 783 ktons CO2e |
| 2017 | 1.0M tonnes CO2 (2017) |
| 2014 | 940.5K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
โ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 industrial emissions by 14.8% in 2023 compared to 2022; targeting a 63% reduction by 2030.
- Reduced energy from stationary sources by 1.9% in 2023 compared to 2022; targeting a 20% reduction by 2030.
- Reduced delivered aircraft CO2 efficiency intensity by 2.4% in 2023 compared to 2022; targeting a 46% reduction by 2035.
- Achieved 10% SAF usage in own flight operations, exceeding the target; aiming for 30% by 2030.
๐ฏ Climate & Sustainability Targets
๐ Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 63% by 2030 (SBTi-validated)
- Reduce energy from stationary sources by 20% by 2030
- Reduce delivered aircraft CO2 efficiency intensity by 46% by 2035
- Achieve 30% SAF usage in own flight operations by 2030
๐ Medium-term
- Bring a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to market by 2035
๐ญ Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions by 2050
๐ฑ ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafety and QualityHuman Rights and InclusionBusiness Integrity