CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA]
today released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the
company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace,
establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights
environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress in alignment
with global sustainability standards.
"In September 2020, amidst a
global pandemic, Boeing formed a Sustainability organization
dedicated to advancing our ESG efforts across the enterprise. As we
continue on this journey, we are pleased to publish our first
comprehensive report, focused on stakeholder responsiveness and
data transparency," said Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer
Chris Raymond. "We know there's
still work to do and are committed to communicating our progress
and holding ourselves accountable to ensure the aerospace industry
is safe and sustainable for generations to come."
Boeing's sustainability efforts are organized around four key
pillars: people, products and services, operations and communities.
In 2020, highlights across these four pillars included:
- Establishing six broad new sustainability goals in alignment
with our key sustainability priorities and stakeholder
interests.
- Defining the company's vision for the future of sustainable
aerospace through fleet renewal, network operational efficiency,
renewable energy and advanced technology.
- Committing to deliver commercial airplanes capable of flying on
100% sustainable fuels by 2030.
- Partnering with Etihad Airways on the 2020 ecoDemonstrator
program, which tested sustainable technologies on one of the
airline's new 787-10 Dreamliners.
- Implementing digital engineering tools on the T-7A Red Hawk program, achieving a 75% increase in
first-time engineering quality and an 80% reduction in assembly
hours.
- Advancing flight tests for Cora, an all-electric, self-flying
air taxi developed by Boeing and Kitty
Hawk joint venture Wisk.
- Responding to COVID-19 by executing airlift missions to
transport supplies, providing community vaccination sites and
minimizing air travel health risks through the Confident Travel
Initiative.
- Establishing a 20-member Racial Equity Task Force to represent
diverse viewpoints and amplify all voices at Boeing.
- Setting 2030 environmental performance goals to reduce
emissions, waste, water use and energy consumption.
- Achieving net-zero carbon emissions at work sites, while
reducing energy consumption by 12%, water use by 23%, solid waste
by 44% and hazardous waste by 34%.
- Attaining the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for
Sustained Excellence every year since 2010.
- Contributing $234 million in
community giving, working with 13,400 community partners and
volunteering 250,000 hours.
More information on these and other sustainability
accomplishments can be found in the full report.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
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