Airbus - 2022 Universal Registration Document

1. Information on the Company’s Activities /

1.2 Non-Financial Information

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Pollution

GRI

SASB

SDGs

Others

305 – Emissions

9-12-13-17

Highest governance body(ies) involved

Board of Directors / ECSC Executive Committee / Environment Executive Steering Committee

Related corporate policies

Environmental Policy, Code of Conduct

Management system Relevant certifications

EMS – Environmental Management System ISO 14001 – 88% of workforce covered

KPIs Air emissions:

2015 Baseline

2022 vs. 2021

2022 vs. Baseline

2022

2030 Target

2021

VOC (tons)

0% increase

1481

1,042

1,120

+7.5% -24%

Other key metrics

2022

2021

2022 vs. 2021

NO x (tons)

226

207

-8.5%

14

16

+14%

SO x (tons)

KPI assumptions

2022 VOC emissions data is estimated. 2022 actuals will be consolidated in April 2023.

Additional resources

Environmental Policy Statement , Sustainability on Airbus.com

II. Governance The Airbus Environmental Policy and overall governance, as described in “– 1.2.2 Climate Change” applies to the pollution topic. III. Risk Management Environmental risk and opportunities are managed following the Company’s ERM system, see “– 1.2.2 Climate Change”. Substance-related risks are included in the Company’s top risks, as reported in “– Risk Factors”. In addition, the Company’s ISO 14001 certified EMS notably applies the standard recommendations for pollution control audits, training, risk assessment and identification, implementation of risk prevention procedures (emergency plans, simulation exercises). For example, sites shall conduct an analysis of environmental aspects and impacts at least every three years, as well as each time a material change in operations occurs, also in connection with the Company’s ERM process. While the EMS sets requirements, actual deployment, concrete means and measures are managed at site level and adapted to the nature of a site’s industrial activities and to applicable regulations. For instance, in Toulouse and linked to flight test activities, concerned employees systematically follow dedicated training sessions, including on instructions for fuel handling or on procedures to follow in case of an incident. Also, each year, more than five spill-related emergency situations ( e.g. a kerozen leak or a fire-fighting water spill) are conducted to test defined emergency plans. At least one emergency situation is performed in coordination with local authorities.

Chemical Substances Many chemicals used in the global aerospace industry to achieve high levels of product quality and meet stringent technical performance, airworthiness and reliability requirements are subject to strict regulations. These regulations impact key processes and products, such as surface treatments, paints and fire protection. The Company remains committed to replacing such substances in products and processes. To help achieve this, it has put in place a portfolio of activities and projects, working with suppliers to identify, develop, qualify and deploy new technologies and solutions that avoid the use of substances classified as posing a risk to human health or the environment, while still satisfying airworthiness, certification and performance requirements. The Company also engages with suppliers to promote the adoption of a similar approach through regular communication and, more widely, by working together with the aerospace industry to promote worldwide harmonisation of regulations and ways of working, taking into account the sector’s safety and lifecycle specificities. Using information obtained from its own design and suppliers, the Company tracks, records, assesses and declares regulated chemicals and materials. Since 2011, the Company has analysed the impact of over 1,100 substances, and qualified and deployed substitutes for over 100 substances in 300 products. The Company invests substantial time and resources in research and development for technologies that use alternatives to regulated substances. When it can be demonstrated that these technologies meet the strict safety and reliability criteria required for aviation, the Company seeks to implement them in its aircraft design and manufacturing. For example, the Company is, in cooperation with its suppliers, developing, qualifying and progressively deploying on all its new aircraft, chromate-free corrosion protection and paint systems for aluminium structures. Another example is the halon replacement project that researches alternatives to halon, a highly regulated ozone depleting substances family, used in the fire extinguishing systems in engines and cargo areas. Several fire extinguishing technical solutions are now being tested on aircraft in flight conditions, with an objective to roll them out into production from 2027.

IV. Implementation/Activities Air Emissions

Air emissions – primarily referring to VOC emissions related to surface treatment – are mostly impacted by the number of deliveries. Substance substitution may also lead to the use of new chemicals with more VOC emissions which need to be monitored. Overall, in 2022, emitted VOCs increased 7.5% year-on-year, reflecting the increase in aircraft production rate compared to 2021.

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