Climate Change Data

Embraer S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:38,061.01 tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3)
Scope 1 Emissions:35,704.63 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,217.33 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:27,816.52 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:176,889 MWh
Water Consumption:1,127,226 m³
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Ethics
  • Attraction, development and retention of human resources
  • Product safety
  • Management of chemical substances
  • Management of supply chain
  • Export control
  • Sustainable new business, products and services
  • Management of natural resources and waste
  • Atmospheric emissions
  • Human and labor rights
  • Employee health and safety
  • Transparency and communication
  • Management of the product’s environmental life cycle
  • Local socio-economic development
  • Research, development and innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 2,498 MWh/year through initiatives such as modernization of hangar lighting systems, installation of photovoltaic panels, and replacement of fluorescent bulbs with LED lights.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2) by 19% compared to 2013.
  • Reduced VOC emissions by 82% compared to 2013.
  • Achieved 5% water reuse.

Social Achievements

  • Launched first trainee program.
  • Established partnerships with educational institutions.
  • Filled 36% of open positions with internal employees.
  • Offered more than 300 training courses.
  • Reduced Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) by 31.6% compared to 2014.
  • Embraer High Schools achieved high approval rates in university entrance exams.

Governance Achievements

  • Reached an agreement with Brazilian and U.S. authorities regarding irregularities identified in four sales contracts.
  • Strengthened Compliance and Internal Controls Program.
  • Implemented an ongoing ethics training program.
  • Improved processes and controls.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutral growth by 2020 and a 50% reduction in net aviation CO2 emissions by 2050 (industry goals)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Adverse conditions and deterioration of the competitive landscape, including deceleration of emerging markets’ commercial activity and global political and economic instabilities.
  • Reduced sales in Defense & Security and Executive Aviation segments.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adjusted costs and expenses to the current market scenario.
  • Launched “Challenge 200” to achieve US$200 million in annual savings.
  • Implemented operational adjustments, including a Voluntary Dismissal Program (PDV).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Monthly monitoring of performance indicators, face-to-face audits at contractor companies’ plants, and periodic assessment of environmental impact surveys.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Contracts containing clauses regarding human rights, labor, and environmental laws

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Environmental laws, carbon taxation, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS)
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Guidelines (Core option)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (at 47.05% of manufacturing plants and service centers), OHSAS 18001 (at 47.05% of manufacturing plants and service centers)

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Independent Auditors (financial data); Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) (GHG emissions inventory)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Embraer embraced four UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2016.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • E2 generation jets (reduced fuel consumption, emissions, and noise)
  • KC-390 multi-mission aircraft
  • Phenom 100EV

Awards & Recognition

  • Brazil’s Most Innovative Company
  • 2016 Best Companies to Work For in Brazil
  • The Best Companies for Starting your Career
  • Best Companies for Human Resources
  • Transparency in Corporate Reports
  • Empresas Mais
  • Aviation International News’ 2016 Product Support Survey
  • Pro Pilot magazine’s Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:41599 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:41599 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:17885 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:15618906 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:5% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:310021 MWh/year
Water Consumption:731156 m3/year
Waste Generated:17547 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:9.24 tCO2e/Million US$ in 2022

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonizing aviation
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Signed a power purchase agreement to ensure 100% renewable electricity in Brazil by 2024 (achieving Scope 2 carbon neutrality in Brazil one year ahead of schedule)
  • Implemented pilot project to replace natural gas with biomethane in Gavião Peixoto unit
  • Installed photovoltaic panels in Ede unit
  • Installed solar heating at Gavião Peixoto unit
  • Successfully tested E195-E2 aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
  • Signed a Letter of Intent with Raízen to evaluate SAF production in Brazil

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a global “Future of Work” project focusing on hybrid work models
  • Filled more than 2,700 vacancies in 2022
  • Filled 500 internship vacancies in two cycles
  • Launched Summer Internship program
  • Conducted Social Tech program for professional qualification of minority groups
  • Created Women’s Training Program to accelerate women’s career development
  • Received “Great Place to Work” certification in several countries

Governance Achievements

  • Ranked first in corporate governance in the Época Negócios 360º Yearbook survey
  • Implemented Compliance Office Floor Kaizen pilot project
  • Launched “Fly Right” tool to centralize Compliance processes
  • Conducted various Compliance trainings
  • Held Compliance Day event

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Develop products for zero-carbon aviation by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality in operations by 2040
  • Use 100% renewable electricity in all operations by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Provide professional qualification in technology for 1,500 people from minority groups by 2025
  • Achieve 50% diversity in hiring across all gateway programs by 2025
  • Have 25% of women in Embraer’s Master’s Program by 2025
  • Have 20% of women in senior leadership positions by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • War in Ukraine
  • Increased global inflation
  • Supply chain restrictions
  • Contract renegotiation in Defense & Security segment
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created a special team to operate within main suppliers’ plants
  • Developed alternative logistics routes
  • Improved internal processes to reduce production cycles
  • Implemented inventory turnover management
  • Restructured selection and procurement processes
  • Improved production processes
  • Diversification of business areas

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Procurement Policy
  • Socio-environmental requirements in contracts
  • Due diligence process for critical suppliers
  • Conflict Minerals clause

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Development of SAF

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS9100, NATO AQAP 2110

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 13

Embraer's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energia Family program for zero-emission aircraft
  • E195-E2 aircraft with improved fuel efficiency

Awards & Recognition

  • National Innovation Award
  • Valor Inovação Brasil Award
  • Brazil 5.0 Digital Transformation Award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:43,246 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:43,246 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:17,425 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:18,172,407 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:5%
Total Energy Consumption:325,313 MWh/year
Water Consumption:760,106 m3/year
Waste Generated:22,489 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:8.31 tCO2e/USD million (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonizing aviation
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Continued SAF acquisition strategy at Melbourne facility.
  • Contracts signed for purchase of renewable electricity in Brazil (starting 2024) and efforts to structure renewable electricity acquisition plan for US operations.
  • Successfully conducted test flights using 100% SAF on Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 jets.
  • Implemented new methodology in E-Jets wing production, speeding up manufacturing cycle by 50%.

Social Achievements

  • Significant advances in cultural evolution focusing on five pillars (One Embraer, Responsibility, Openness, Passion, Simplicity).
  • Launched Women’s Training Program.
  • Joined IATA’s 25by2025 initiative to increase female participation in aviation.
  • Launched ‘Plan for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Brazil.’
  • Launched Social Tech program, providing 50 scholarships exclusively for women.

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained Compliance program, revising procedures and policies to encompass diversity, inclusion, ESG, and cultural pillars.
  • Conducted several training sessions on anti-corruption topics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Products for zero-carbon aviation by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Carbon-neutral operations by 2040
  • 100% renewable electricity by 2030
  • Transition entire portfolio of commercial and executive aircraft to SAF 100% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Promote technological education for 1,500 people from underrepresented groups by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Significant constraints in the supply chain and escalating international conflicts.
  • Reducing Scope 2 emissions associated with electricity.
  • Reducing emissions from the use of natural gas.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on business efficiency and innovation, strengthening sales efforts.
  • Contracts for renewable electricity and efforts to structure renewable electricity acquisition plan for US operations.
  • Comprehensive study to identify primary equipment using natural gas and exploring electrification and biogas alternatives.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Purchasing Policy
  • Supplier Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Socio-environmental requirements in contracts
  • Conflict Minerals clause

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Development of hydrogen propulsion technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 13

Initiatives aligned with SDGs 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 13, as detailed in the GRI Content Summary.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • E2 family of aircraft
  • Electric propulsion systems for aerospace industry (Nidec Aerospace joint venture)
  • eVTOL aircraft (Eve Air Mobility)

Awards & Recognition

  • National Innovation Award (Innovation Management and Sustainability categories)
  • Valor Inovação Brasil Award (ranked fourth most innovative company)
  • ANEFAC Transparency Trophy
  • Great Place to Work certification