Airbus·Aerospace·Leiden, Netherlands·Founded 1998·Last verified 31 May 2026
27
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

Airbus operates a dual-track decarbonisation narrative: operational emissions (Scope 1+2) are declining toward validated targets, but the company's dominant footprint—aircraft in service—grows with delivery volumes. Scope 3 intensity targets mask absolute emission increases. Aggressive lobbying against EU climate regulation and partnership with high-emission industry groups undermine credibility.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Aerospace sector ceiling.
38 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
48 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 38) + (0.7 × 48) = 45.0
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.6
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
27 / 100
The ten questions

Where Airbus is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

8 of 12 sources are third-party verified or public record.

[1]Self-reported
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions — Airbus Sustainability
Ongoing
Q1Q4
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[2]Self-reported
2024 Annual Report Sustainability Statement
2024
Q1Q7Q9
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[3]Self-reported
Scope 3 Emissions — Airbus Sustainability
Ongoing
Q2Q3
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[4]Third-party verified
Tracenable: Airbus GHG Emissions & Climate Targets
Unknown
Q2Q3Q8
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[5]Third-party verified
Statista: Airbus Commercial Aircraft Lifetime Emissions
Unknown
Q2Q3
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[6]Self-reported
Adopting a Lifecycle Approach — Airbus Sustainability
Ongoing
Q5Q6Q7
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[7]Public record
How the Airbus Foundation Supports the Planet and People
Unknown
Q5
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[8]Public record
Composites World: Airbus Composite Life Cycle Management
Unknown
Q6
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[9]Third-party verified
LobbyMap: Airbus Group Climate Change Lobbying
Unknown
Q10
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[10]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap: Aviation ETS Briefing (June 2025)
2025
Q10
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[11]Third-party verified
CA100+ Engagement Scorecard: Airbus
Unknown
Q9Q10
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[12]Third-party verified
Tracenable: Airbus Climate Targets
Unknown
Q8
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Airbus in context

Where Airbus sits among aerospace peers.

Among the 18 major aerospace brands we've scored, Airbus sits 6th of 18.

6/18
Airbus's rank
26
Industry average
20
Industry low
39
Industry high
How this score has moved

Airbus's score over time.

today

Score history begins 11 April 2026.

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What's being contested

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About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, producing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defence systems. With 156,921 employees and €73.4 billion in revenue (FY2025), it is a dominant player in commercial aviation alongside Boeing. The company also operates in spaceflight and weapons manufacturing.

Founded
1998
Headquarters
Leiden, Netherlands
Employees
~140,000
Annual revenue
~€69.2B
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