Better Health for All
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Airbus commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 industrial emissions by 63% by 2030, in line with Paris Agreement targets
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, and increased the share of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) used in internal operations to over 10% in 2023
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, with the goal of reaching at least 30% by 2030
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, to mitigate health risks from pollution and climate change
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. The company has implemented a comprehensive mental health initiative for its employees, offering confidential counseling services, mental health awareness training, and peer support networks
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. During public health emergencies and disasters, the Airbus Foundation coordinated humanitarian aid flights, delivering 379 tonnes of aid in 2023 to crisis areas like Turkey, Syria, and Gaza
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. Airbus also developed a corporate disaster response procedure
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and launched the Health Onboard mission to strengthen air travel resilience against future pandemics
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Airbus SE is an aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, helicopters, and related systems, and does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. As such, there are no applicable data points for KPIs related to underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, financial inclusion initiatives (in a lending context), customer financial data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes (for financial product users), debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion (for financial access points), or product simplicity (for financial products). The company does engage in broader economic and social initiatives. In 2023, Airbus offered an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) to eligible employees, issuing 2,254,426 new shares.
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Through its corporate grants program, Airbus supported over 30 projects in 12 countries, with approximately 70% focused on STEM skills-building and the remainder on essential infrastructure and renewable energy for vulnerable communities.
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The +impact employee engagement platform surpassed €1 million raised (including Airbus matching) since April 2022, with over 27,000 employees supporting 870 causes.
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Airbus also allocated $5 million to workforce development for Mobile County residents in 2023, aiming to create 1,000 new jobs.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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In December 2022, approximately 2,800 workers at Airbus UK sites became covered by collective bargaining due to Unite's recognition, following a 94% vote in favor.
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However, in April 2024, Canadian Airbus A220 assembly workers rejected a second company offer, with 99% voting against it, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
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This followed a decline in productivity in March 2024 as about 1,300 workers deliberated a new contract.
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In June 2024, Airbus informed workers at its Montreal-area A220 factory of plans to impose mandatory weekend overtime, with union discussions ongoing.
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Airbus commits to respecting employees' rights to form unions and bargain in good faith.
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Airbus has a Human Rights Policy Statement (January 2024) committing to fair remuneration, legally mandated benefits, respecting working hours, and prohibiting forced labor, modern slavery, and child labor.
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The company also commits to equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, and to providing inclusive, harassment-free workplaces.
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Airbus adopts the ISO 45001 standard for occupational health and safety management (2023)
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and was awarded Top Employer certification in 16 countries for 2023.
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Airbus Public Safety and Security received the 'Committed to CSR' label by AFNOR in December 2024, demonstrating ISO 26000 compliance.
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The company operates a SpeakUp program and OpenLine grievance mechanism for employees and third parties.
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In December 2025, a labor group accused a Spanish supplier of forging production dates to meet Airbus specifications.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Airbus identified indicators of forced labour on two supplier sites in Southeast Asia in 2023
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and on one supplier site in Southeast Asia in 2024.
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The company is working with suppliers to remediate these findings, which included payment of recruitment fees, retention of identification documents, and excessive working hours.
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No child labour findings were identified in 2023 or 2024.
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Regarding ethical clauses, 89.9% of the 2023 sourcing volume was covered by a Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) commitment
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, which is a mandatory requirement for suppliers participating in tenders, and standard procurement contracts include a 'Sustainability and Environment' clause.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Airbus has not incurred ethics-related regulatory fines in the past three years (2023-2025), though it disclosed an ongoing UK criminal investigation related to export control violations in 2024.
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The company's S&P Global CSA/ESG score was 67 as of December 2025.
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Audit procedures covered 96% of consolidated revenue, 97% of consolidated total assets, and 94% of consolidated EBIT.
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In 2023, Airbus restated figures in its Executive Committee Remuneration and Non-Executive Board Members sections.
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The company has a Whistleblower Policy, accessible externally and internally, with ongoing awareness campaigns for employees.
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A third-party, Deloitte, operates its 'OpenLine' secure reporting platform, which received 1,200 alerts in 2023, 436 of which were compliance-related, and Airbus maintains a non-retaliation policy.
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Airbus declares zero tolerance for corruption, supports global anti-corruption frameworks, and has extensive policies for high-risk areas like business partner relationships.
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The company completed a three-year monitoring period with the U.S. Department of State in 2023, following a prior $3.9 billion settlement for bribery and corruption.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles describe Airbus's involvement in various wildlife conservation initiatives, primarily through providing satellite imagery and supporting related projects
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. These efforts include aiding habitat mapping
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, wildlife corridor planning
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, monitoring endangered species like dugongs
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, albatrosses
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, wild elephants
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, tree kangaroos
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, desert elephants
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, and supporting projects to strengthen populations of species such as the Northern Bald Ibis and cranes
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. Airbus has provided almost 16,000 km2 of satellite imagery to conservation projects
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and donated 4,209 km2 of imagery for the Lorian Swamp Ecosystem
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. However, the articles do not provide specific, quantifiable data points for the measurable biodiversity impact of these initiatives, such as documented population increases for target species or specific habitat restoration metrics, nor do they state the percentage of revenue invested in these efforts. For all other KPIs, there is no explicit information regarding cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane certifications for operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal agriculture ethics, or engagement in animal-free R&D collaborations or public policy advocacy related to animal welfare. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.
No War, No Weapons
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In 2024, Airbus derived approximately 18% of its €69.2 billion revenue from defense-related activities.
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The company suspended deliveries of aircraft and support services to sanctioned entities and countries, including Russia and Belarus, in response to export control restrictions and international sanctions.
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However, Airbus was granted an exception by Spain to continue producing aircraft and drones using Israeli technology despite a national ban on military and dual-use products from Israel.
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Airbus is a signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2003, committed to upholding international human rights principles and standards.
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, and integrates human rights due diligence into its defense sales process.
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Airbus Defence and Space states it is not involved in the development, production, or support of banned weapons.
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Dedicated strategy briefings are held by the board, which include a focus on defense and space.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Airbus's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 474.6 million tCO₂e in 2023, comprising ~0.6 million tCO₂e from Scope 1 and 2 operations and ~474 million tCO₂e from Scope 3 (value chain footprint).
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The company has set science-based targets validated by the SBTi, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 industrial emissions by 63% by 2030 (vs 2015)
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and Scope 3 emissions intensity from commercial aircraft by 46% by 2035 (vs 2015),
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aligning with a 1.5°C pathway.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Airbus provides an OpenLine alert system accessible to employees, suppliers, and external stakeholders to report concerns related to human and labor rights.
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The company has engaged with at least 12 indigenous or local community groups, including the K’òmoks First Nation, through a Reconciliation Action Plan with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and by supporting science engagement projects in underprivileged European communities.
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Airbus Space utilizes its Pléiades Neo satellites to monitor major infrastructure and heritage sites, supporting cultural preservation.
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.
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Airbus provided £20,000 from its community fund to local groups, which represents an extremely small percentage of its annual revenue of EUR 65.4 billion.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Airbus experienced a minor data breach in 2023, affecting 3,200 vendors, and responded by launching an investigation and reinforcing cybersecurity measures.
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The company's Public Safety division received ISO 27001:2022 certification for its Agnet platform in February 2025, indicating adherence to information security standards for a specific part of its operations.
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Airbus emphasizes responsible digital technology use, adhering to AI principles like safety, transparency, and data privacy, and aligns with standards such as the UN Global Compact and OECD Guidelines.
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Its 'Dignity Trust' platform uses AI to verify media authenticity, reflecting a commitment to ethical AI and digital rights stewardship.
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There are no documented incidents of unauthorized data use by the company itself, and past compliance issues related to corruption were resolved with charges dismissed in 2023.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Airbus diverts around 50% of its waste for recycling.
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The company aims to reduce waste produced by 20% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline
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and targets 100% waste diversion from landfilling and incineration without energy recovery by 2030.
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Airbus supports dismantling and recycling processes that recover around 90% of an aircraft's weight,
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with an estimated 85% to 95% of components eligible for recycling,
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supported by its Lifecycle Services Centre.
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The company has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including the High5+ program,
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a titanium revert loop,
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a plastic-free supply chain project in its Defence and Space division,
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and upcycling projects for carbon waste into surfboards
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and bicycles.
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Airbus Defence and Space achieved a 14% reduction in single-use plastic in logistics for 2021.
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The Supplier Code of Conduct includes a paragraph on packaging
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and single-use plastic clauses in some contractual requirements.
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Circular design considerations are present in some product lines, such as an experimental helicopter panel using bio-derived fibers.
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Airbus has not incurred any waste disposal violations.
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