AIRBUS - 2019 Registration Document

REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2018

Information on the Company’s Activities  /   1.1 Presentation of the Company

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Environmental risks and opportunities are managed following the company’s ERM process. Risks and opportunities are reported quarterly to the Executive Committee of each division and top risks are consolidated at company level to be brought to the attention of Airbus’ top management. On an annual basis, Airbus undertakes an extensive exercise to collect, consolidate and report the Company’s environmental performance data. Quantitative data is gathered as well as qualitative data (including certification, incidents and activities on site). This enables Airbus to measure the environmental impact of its site operations, track its performance and communicate information on environmental matters to internal and external stakeholders. The reporting of environmental indicators is being extended to progressively include relevant categories of Scope 3 emissions. This provides a greater understanding of the environmental impact of Airbus products and operations. The emissions of the products in operation are largely influenced by downstream stakeholders: airlines’ operations of aircraft, air traffic management, and fuel development are amongst them, reinforcing the need for development of appropriate methodology at sectorial level. In 2018, Airbus reporting includes C02 emissions on the upstream value chain, with emissions linked to employee business travel and oversized transportation. Airbus is looking into developing methodology regarding the C02 emissions of purchased goods and services. Working in Cooperation Airbus understands the importance of working together with other stakeholders to find solutions. Airbus is a Founding Member of International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) and participates in different areas of IAEG, such as greenhouse gas emissions, substances management, substitution technologies and supply chain to share practises and promote development of global standards. Airbus is an active board member of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) which sets industry goals including CO 2 emission reduction goals, and mobilises action on strategic aviation issues. Aviation is a global industry and requires global solutions. ICAO, a specialised agency of the UN, has a proven track record of delivering robust aviation environmental standards and guidance ( i.e. air quality, noise, CO 2 ). Airbus supported the ICAO agreement in 2016 on the CO 2 standard and also the adoption of the new Carbon Offsetting & Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in 2017. Within the framework of this sectorial offsetting scheme, airlines will start the monitoring and reporting process of CO 2 emissions on 1 January 2019. CORSIA is the first global sectorial offsetting scheme. Airbus continues to proactively support emissions and noise reductions once the aircraft goes into service with our customers, through fuel efficiency services, weight saving projects, developing and offering retrofits ( i.e. sharklets) and ground operation solutions ( i.e. e-Taxi) and the Sustainable Aviation Engagement Programme.

Intellectual Property One of the Company’s most valuable assets is its intellectual property (IP). IP includes patents, designs, trademarks, copyright works, confidential information and other proprietary information such as know-how. It is the Company’s policy to establish, protect, maintain and defend its rights in all commercially significant IP. The protection of IP is critical to the business of the Company. c. Environment The industry faces a variety of environmental challenges, including climate change, and Airbus invests and cooperates with stakeholders across the value-chain in researching and implementing innovative ways to meet them. As aviation represents around 2% of global man-made CO 2 emissions, Airbus recognises its role in reducing the global environmental footprint of the sector and the importance of staying in line with the global 2°C trajectory. Climate change may also affect the environmental conditions in which Airbus’ manufacturing activities and products are operated. Another area of attention is the elimination of substances that may pose a risk to human health or the environment. Airbus is continually seeking technically-feasible sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impacts of its products and operations, in cooperation with Airbus’ suppliers and industrial stakeholders. The following section explains Airbus’ engagement in managing these challenges. 1. Environmental Management at Airbus “Shaping the future” for Airbus means developing products and services taking into consideration current and foreseeable future environmental challenges for future generations and with long-term value creation in mind. In 2018, Airbus updated its environmental policy, with a strong engagement from the CEO. The new policy focuses on three main directions: - - driving development of eco-efficient products and services taking into account environmental challenges; - - continually improving our manufacturing and site operations; - - working in cooperation with the aerospace sector to develop sustainable operations of air transportation. Airbus Environment Steering Committee coordinates on all matters related to the environment. The Steering Committee meets four times a year and is composed of the heads of Environment for Helicopters, Defence and Space and the commercial aircraft activities of Airbus, as well as a representative from the R&S department. The responsibilities of the members are to provide consistency in environmental policy across divisions and businesses in a harmonised manner, where appropriate and specific actions are agreed for operational implementation. Airbus also monitors environmental regulatory developments to understand, evaluate and prepare for legal and regulatory evolutions applicable to its activities and products. Airbus has put in place robust Environmental Management Systems (EMS) based on ISO 14001. Airbus was the first aircraft manufacturer to be ISO 14001 certified. Amongst this year’s achievements was the successful certification of the production site in Mobile, Alabama, which is now part of the certification scope.

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