Airbus - 2022 Universal Registration Document

1. Information on the Company’s Activities / 1.2 Non-Financial Information

collaboration with local authorities, and periodic “cycle to work” events organised. Car parks are being equipped with charging devices to encourage the use of electric cars, and Company car policy has evolved in order to incentivise the selection of low-carbon vehicles by collaborators. Airseas – Through its Airseas joint-venture, the Company is co-developing kite solutions for sea vessels as complementary carbon-free propulsion, with a potential to ultimately equip a significant part of the global maritime fleet and generate up to 20% emission savings. Climate adaptation, supporting local communities – Through its Community Impact Policy – including corporate activities and its non-profit arm the Airbus Foundation – the Company is committed to support vulnerable communities through disaster response at a time when climate-related catastrophes are getting more intense and frequent. The Company works in I. Introduction Linked to the industrial nature of its operations, the Company’s activities may cause adverse impacts on the natural environment. The Company strives to reduce this impact in compliance with applicable standards, laws and regulations. As covered in this section, pollution includes air pollution (except GHG, see “– 1.2.2 Climate Change”), soil pollution, water pollution (surface and groundwater) and noise pollution caused by the Company’s activities and value chain. Pollution linked to the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a primary focus of the Company, as it arises from aircraft painting and cleaning activities. Light pollution has been deemed to be non material to the Company’s value chain. Pollution may impact the Company primarily through the potential consequences of business disruption arising from constraints on activities in the Company’s value chain in case of local pollution peaks, for instance. Eventually, unmanaged pollution risks could disrupt the Company’s ability to operate, e.g. deliver its products to customers or imply depolluting costs. Pollution is regulated around the world. Overall, the Company’s compliance with applicable standards, laws and regulations is part of the operating licences granted by local authorities. 1.2.3 Pollution

collaboration with local knowledgeable associations, as well as with partners that have a global reach. Support can take the form of fund-raising, the coordination of humanitarian flights using Company products or logistic aircraft, and providing satellite imagery for partners to properly assess a disaster’s scope and adapt their response plans. For instance, in 2022 the Airbus Foundation organised humanitarian missions, including providing free-of-cost chartering of air transport, in response to Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar, Cyclone Rai in the Philippines and also following the flooding in Pakistan. A mission was also organised to deliver medical supplies to populations in Somalia impacted by severe famine. Over 43 satellite image requests were made on the dedicated portal platform, with partners conducting monitoring including flooding and weather impacts. For more detailed information see “– 1.2.16 Community Impact”.

In this regard, the Company is reportedly subject to multiple regulatory provisions, including those of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). The IED notably applies to the management of the Company’s industrial activities in France, Germany and Spain. This Directive requests operators of certain installations to establish the state of soil and surface and groundwater contamination at the start of operations, apply for a permit that includes conditions to prevent soil pollution through application of the best available techniques, and take necessary action upon definitive cessation to return the site to its initial status. Beyond this directive, the law on soil management is covered under several national texts which may differ from one country to another, as well as in the permits issued for the Company’s industrial activities. Specific regulations cover the topic of chemical substances, with the main regulations covering the Company’s activities and products being Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH); Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS); Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP); and Biocidal Products.

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Airbus / Universal Registration Document 2022