Sustainability
Respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity
Our approach
Aerospace unites people, drives economic prosperity and facilitates global cooperation. To ensure it can continue to play these roles going forward, Airbus aims to lead the aviation industry’s decarbonisation journey as it works towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Our approach to sustainability is centred around respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. This approach guides us as we pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
Respecting the planet
Leading the decarbonisation of the aviation industry
Valuing people
Respecting human rights, prioritising safety and contributing to communities
Enabling prosperity
Helping to unite people, connect economies and enable global partnerships
Reporting and performance data
Prioritising transparency through sustainability performance reporting
Airbus Foundation
Supporting humanitarian efforts and developing young people and communities
Gathering pace towards sustainable aerospace
Sustainability at Airbus
At Airbus, we put sustainability at the heart of our business. It is a pillar of our strategy and one of our core convictions. Our actions, progress and goals regarding sustainability can all be found in our interactive sustainability booklet.
Organised around our three pillars – respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity – the booklet gives an overview of our roadmap to decarbonise our operations. It also explains our social impact, covering the actions we take to ensure the safety, security, health and inclusion of employees, suppliers, customers and passengers, as well as what we do to enable prosperity for our company, customers and society at large.
Check out our interactive sustainability booklet to discover how we are bringing sustainability to life at Airbus.
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