The Boeing Company·Aerospace·Seattle, United States·Founded 1916·Last verified 31 May 2026
33
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review

Boeing's sustainability record is defined by inaction on supply chain emissions—which comprise 99% of total impact—and documented regulatory violations. Combined Scope 1+2 emissions rose year-on-year in 2024. The company lobbies against ambitious climate policy while facing water pollution fines at its contaminated Santa Susana facility.

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.
41 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 38) + (0.7 × 41) = 40.1
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.82
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
33 / 100
The ten questions

Where The Boeing Company is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Water 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
Boeing Disclosures Concerning Greenhouse Gas Related Claims
2025
Q1Q3Q9
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[2]Self-reported
Boeing Net Zero Indicator Report
2024
Q2Q8
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[3]Third-party verified
As You Sow — Boeing Climate Transition Plan Resolution 2023
2023
Q2Q8
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[4]Self-reported
Boeing 2024 Sustainability Social Impact Report
2024
Q4
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[5]Third-party verified
Flying Green: Boeing's Plan to Propel Aviation Towards Net Zero
Unknown
Q4
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[6]Public record
LA Water Board Press Release — Santa Susana Field Laboratory Fine
2025
Q5Q7
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[7]Third-party verified
Parents Against SSFL — Cleanup Agreements
Ongoing
Q5
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[8]Self-reported
Boeing Environmental Responsibility Companion Summary
2020
Q6
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[9]Third-party verified
Procurement Magazine — Boeing's Procurement Marks Aerospace Sustainability Progress
Unknown
Q6
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[10]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap — Boeing Climate Transition Plan Resolution Briefing
2024
Q9Q10
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[11]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap Lobbying Database — Boeing
Ongoing
Q10
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[12]Public record
MPA Corn — Water Board Proposes Fine Against Boeing
2025
Q7
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The Boeing Company in context

Where The Boeing Company sits among aerospace peers.

Among the 18 major aerospace brands we've scored, The Boeing Company sits 2nd of 18.

2/18
The Boeing Company's rank
26
Industry average
20
Industry low
39
Industry high
How this score has moved

The Boeing Company's score over time.

today

Score history begins 11 April 2026.

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What's being contested

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About The Boeing Company

Boeing is a US-based aerospace and defense contractor founded in 1916, headquartered in Seattle. With 171,000 employees and $66.5 billion in FY2024 revenue, it designs and manufactures commercial aircraft, defense systems, and space vehicles. It is one of two major global commercial aircraft manufacturers.

Founded
1916
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Employees
~171,000
Annual revenue
$66.5B (FY2024)
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