In 2024, Thales was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Thales has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Thales are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2024, Thales reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 13.26 billion, representing 64% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 658.00 million of Thales's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 3% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
In 2024, Thales reported that EUR 13.26 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 64% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 658.00 million (3% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 61% of Thales's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.
In 2024, Thales reported that EUR 658.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 3% of its total turnover.
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
In 2024, Thales reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
In 2024, Thales reported that EUR 0 of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0% of the company's total revenue, indicating that Thales has limited exposure on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.
In 2024, Thales reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 294.00 million, representing 34% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 60.00 million of Thales's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 7% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Since 2022, Thales's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) increased by 133.33%, pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thales's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX remained relatively stable, indicating that Thales maintained consistent levels of green capital expenditure, with no significant expansion or retreat in its taxonomy-aligned investment strategy.
In 2024, Thales reported that EUR 294.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 34% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 60.00 million (7% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 27% of Thales's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
In 2024, Thales reported that EUR 60.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 7% of its total capital investment.
This low alignment reflects that Thales is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
In 2024, Thales reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
In 2024, Thales allocated EUR 52.56 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 6% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that Thales has only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.
In 2024, Thales reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 0, representing 0% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Thales's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).