Safran SA

Common Name
Safran
Country
France
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
96,390
Ticker
SAF
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Safran S.A. is a French multinational aerospace-defense company that specializes in the design, development, and production of aircraft engines, rocket engines, aerospace components, and defense-relat...

Safran's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Safran 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).

Safran has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Safran’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Safran’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Safran's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
a. Safran's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Safran's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
b. Safran's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023

Insights into Safran's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Safran amounted to 471,739 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 Safran increased by 7.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Safran's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e+1%-33%+19%0%-5%+4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Safran's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Safran were 175,711 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Safran reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Safran's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Safran's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Safran's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Safran reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 146,335 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 296,028 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Safran reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Safran's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 22.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Safran's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Safran 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Safran use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Safran reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Safran's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Safran's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Safran reported 70,611,741 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 Safran includes a breakdown across 7 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

Safran's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024035 M70 M105 M140 MtCO2e+8%-50%-15%+10%+12%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Safran's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Safran reported total Scope 3 emissions of 70,611,741 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 10.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 89.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Safran reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Safran's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 40.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Safran's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Safran 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Safran disclose?

In 2024, Safran reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Safran's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Safran's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 63,400,000 tCO₂e (89.79%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,642,000 tCO₂e (9.41%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 286,000 tCO₂e (0.41%)

Safran's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(89.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(9.4%)

Insights into Safran’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Safran reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 175,711 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,841 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Safran's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TLThalesYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,412Scope 1 Intensity: 3.92 tCO2e/$MAyvensYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,380Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MSpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 122,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,323Scope 1 Intensity: 11.90 tCO2e/$MLatecoereYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,206 tCO2eRevenue: $M 734Scope 1 Intensity: 7.09 tCO2e/$MDassault AviationYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,493Scope 1 Intensity: 8.32 tCO2e/$MLisiYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,867Scope 1 Intensity: 13.94 tCO2e/$MTTTeleperformanceYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,697Scope 1 Intensity: 2.17 tCO2e/$MLLLouis Hachette GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,610Scope 1 Intensity: 1.35 tCO2e/$MAir France KLMYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,737Scope 1 Intensity: 785.88 tCO2e/$MAssystemYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 636Scope 1 Intensity: 4.00 tCO2e/$MGroupe Pizzorno EnvironnementYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 284Scope 1 Intensity: 164.88 tCO2e/$MThermador GroupeYear: 2024Scope 1: 794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 524Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MManitou BFYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,742 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,764Scope 1 Intensity: 6.78 tCO2e/$MSodexoYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,456 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,369Scope 1 Intensity: 3.35 tCO2e/$MMersenYear: 2024Scope 1: 75,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,294Scope 1 Intensity: 58.49 tCO2e/$MGetlinkYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,680Scope 1 Intensity: 21.52 tCO2e/$MGroupe SFPIYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MExail TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 388Scope 1 Intensity: 3.95 tCO2e/$MSynergieYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,182 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,314Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MGL EventsYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,566 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,700Scope 1 Intensity: 11.51 tCO2e/$MTarkettYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,467Scope 1 Intensity: 26.56 tCO2e/$MBureau VeritasYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,494Scope 1 Intensity: 11.29 tCO2e/$MGroupe CritYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,251Scope 1 Intensity: 4.37 tCO2e/$MHaulotte GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,776 tCO2eRevenue: $M 666Scope 1 Intensity: 13.18 tCO2e/$MSafranYear: 2024Scope 1: 175,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,841Scope 1 Intensity: 6.09 tCO2e/$M

How does Safran's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Safran reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.93 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Safran rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Safran ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Safran is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Safran's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Safran reported a total carbon footprint of 71,083,480 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.67% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Safran's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.42%. a

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