We have halved the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our operations and facilities since 2014 and we are on track to meet our 2030 target of net zero emissions across our footprint. Recycling and repurposing are now firmly embedded in our manufacturing processes with up to 95% of a jet engine able to be recycled and our newest Civil Aerospace engine, UltraFan, will use carbon titanium fan blades and a composite casing that reduces weight by up to 1,500lb per aircraft.
Warren East, Rolls-Royce CEO, said:
“It’s great to see industry support growing for the Race to Zero as achieving net zero emissions will require a broad coalition from across society. Rolls-Royce has committed to enabling the industries in which we operate – some of which are among the hardest to abate – achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we welcome the Government’s continued support in helping us achieve that goal. In the last few months alone, we’ve taken significant steps including successfully testing 100% sustainable aviation fuels in our current generation of aircraft engines in Derby and our own Spirit of Innovation all-electric test aircraft, which is part funded by UK Government via the ATI, will get into the sky within the coming weeks.”
