GKN Aerospace commits to science-based net zero decarbonization goals

GKN Aerospace has committed to defining science-based targets for the entire set of its emissions. Targets spanning the near- mid- and long-term will be submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for assessment and validation throughout the coming months.

GKN Aerospace is an industry leader in developing sustainable technology to enable emission-free flight, and it is similarly committed to reducing its environmental impact.

Science based targets will play a key role in accelerating its greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts.

"We are proud to announce our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative," said GKN Aerospace CEO David Paja. "Our mission is to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky and we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact every step of the way. By setting science-based targets, we can ensure that we are doing our part to build a sustainable future of aviation for generations to come."

SBTi is a collaboration between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). SBTi works with companies to set science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a sustainable future for the planet.

GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across all three scopes:

Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources its business owns or controls
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the utilities the company purchases
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions that happen in its value chain

GKN Aerospace’s lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems, and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while the company collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight.