Boeing Co
Boeing's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Boeing 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).
Boeing has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Boeing's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boeing amounted to 1,300,000 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
0Boeing's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Boeing's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Boeing were 517,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Boeing reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Boeing's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 120.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Boeing's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Boeing's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Boeing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 464,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 783,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Boeing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Boeing's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 10.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Boeing's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Boeing's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Boeing use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Boeing reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Boeing's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Boeing's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Boeing reported 373,161,000 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 Boeing includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Boeing's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Boeing's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Boeing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 373,161,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Boeing's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Boeing disclose?
In 2024, Boeing reported emissions for 2 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 Boeing's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Boeing's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 373,000,000 tCO₂e (99.96%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 161,000 tCO₂e (0.04%)
Boeing's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Boeing’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Boeing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 517,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 66,517 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.77 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Boeing's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Boeing's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Boeing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.89, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Boeing rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Boeing ranked 12 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Boeing is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Boeing's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Boeing reported a total carbon footprint of 374,461,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.7% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Boeing's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.21%.a