- Increased energy consumption, GHG emissions, water consumption, and waste generation due to increased company activity.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 201.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 135.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 65.2K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.9K tCO2e (North American Business Travel). 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
201.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
90% (North America)
of total energy
Water Usage
689 million gallons
2022
Waste
7.2K tons
2022
Energy Use
1.4M MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 135.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 65.2K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.9K tCO2e (North American Business Travel) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 201.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 329.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 321.9K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 54% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions below 2019 levels.
- Wichita headquarters facility 100% powered by wind electricity.
- Recycled 959 million gallons of water and purchased 299 million gallons of gray water at Wichita facility.
- Reduced potable water use in Wichita operations by more than 85%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of employees covered by ISO 45001 certification by 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase representation of women in leadership to 30% and minorities in US leadership to 20% by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionCorporate GovernanceHealth and SafetySupply Chain ManagementCommunity EngagementProduct Quality and SafetyResource Efficiency and InnovationHuman Rights