Airbus SE
Airbus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Airbus completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Airbus has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Airbus's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Airbus amounted to 769,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Airbus increased by 0.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Airbus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Airbus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Airbus were 451,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Airbus reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Airbus's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Airbus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Airbus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Airbus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 163,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 318,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Airbus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Airbus's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Airbus's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.98% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Airbus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Airbus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Airbus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Airbus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Airbus reported 474,691,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Airbus includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 2 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Airbus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Airbus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Airbus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 474,691,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Airbus reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Airbus's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 34.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Airbus's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Airbus disclose?
In 2024, Airbus reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Airbus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Airbus's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 474,691,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Airbus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Airbus’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Airbus reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 451,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 72,041 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.26 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Airbus's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Airbus's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Airbus reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Airbus rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Airbus ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Airbus is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Airbus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Airbus reported a total carbon footprint of 475,460,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.82% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Airbus's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.09%.a