Sustainability
Committed to doing the right thing. Our approach to sustainability can be summed up in one phrase: doing the right thing – by our people, our planet, and our technology. This means acting in a safe, ethical manner in everything we do.
Committed to doing the right thing
Our approach to sustainability can be summed up in one phrase: doing the right thing – by our people, our planet, and our technology. This means acting in a safe, ethical manner in everything we do.
Sustainability targets
50%
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2025 (2)
Net Zero
Achieve net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050
50%
Electricity from renewable sources by 2025 (4)
80%
Of total R&D spend on climate related R&D per year
to contribute to the decarbonisation of aerospace by 2025
95%
Diversion of solid non-hazardous waste from landfill by 2025
40%
Reduction in water withdrawal intensity by 2025 (5)
<0.1
LTA frequency rate
£5m
Investment on skills development per year
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Our goals and approach
Today, the ability to travel quickly and safely across the world drives the global economy, brings societies, families and friends closer together, and brings joy to millions of people every year. But these benefits come at a cost.
A Sustainable GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace's sustainability commitment serves as the basis for our long-term development and growth.
Ethics and Compliance
All employees, suppliers and contractors must comply with our Code of Ethics, conducting business with integrity and in a responsible, ethical and sustainable manner.
Honest and proper conduct is the foundation of the way we do things at GKN Aerospace. We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and do not tolerate corrupt practices of any kind.
Things we are proud of
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GKN Aerospace has been recognised with the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award by the UK MoD
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500,000 training hours completed annually by employees
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More than 1000 employees are a member of employee resource groups
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GKN Aerospace sites contribute £300,000 to communities in 2023
