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What’s New With Boeing Sustainability

Visualize a sustainable future with Cascade
Meet the 2022 EcoDemonstrator
Boeing publicly releases "Cascade"

Boeing publicly releases "Cascade"

Cascade, a data modeling tool that quantifies aviation's decarbonization strategies, is accessible on Boeing's new Sustainable Aerospace Together hub, www.sustainabilitytogether.aero

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Watch: Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum

Watch: Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum

Our Forum bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, policy and finance is now available on demand

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Together for 100% SAF Compatibility

Together for 100% SAF Compatibility

Boeing mobilizes suppliers to study sustainable aviation fuel’s effects on airplane materials and components.

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Boeing expands ecoDemonstrator flight testing with 'Explorer' airplanes

'Explorer' airplanes broaden ecoDemonstrator testing

May 2, 2023 in

Boeing expands ecoDemonstrator flight testing with 'Explorer' airplanes, announces 2023 Plan

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CSO - WA can lead on SAF

CSO - WA can lead on SAF

Boeing's chief sustainability officer touts policy as enabler for sustainable aviation fuel production in Washington in The Seattle Times.

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Boeing purchases 5.6 million gallons of SAF

Boeing purchases 5.6 million gallons of SAF

Purchase doubles last year's purchase of SAF for U.S. commercial operations.

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Charting a course to 100% SAF capability

Charting a course to 100% SAF capability

Boeing team reaches pivotal milestone to enable 100% sustainable aviation fuel-capable airplanes by 2030.

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Boeing partners with Emirates and GE Aerospace on 100% SAF flight test in one engine

Boeing partners with Emirates and GE Aerospace on 100% SAF flight test in one engine

The tests mark an important step along the way to widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuels.

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Graphic showing hybrid propulsion concept

The science behind electric- and hydrogen-powered flight

Advanced technologies will be needed to meet industry goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

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CSO talks net zero in Fortune

CSO talks net zero in Fortune

Hydrogen-powered aircraft will be the challenge of a generation of engineers.

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Boeing Selected for NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Award

Boeing Selected for NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Award

NASA, Boeing and partners aim to cut fuel use and emissions up to 30% in single-aisle airplanes

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Wisk furthers leadership in sustainability

Wisk furthers leadership in sustainability

Wisk Aero appoints a new Head of Sustainability, certified Net Carbon Zero in New Zealand

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Avolon partners with global aviation leaders to launch sustainable aviation fuel study in Ireland

Avolon partners with global aviation leaders to launch sustainable aviation fuel study in Ireland

Avolon, Boeing, ORIX Aviation, SFS Ireland and SkyNRG to assess opportunities for SAF production in Ireland

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Passing the sniff test

Passing the sniff test

Boeing, NASA team up to measure sustainable aviation fuel emissions

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Visualizing net zero

Aviation Week explores Cascade, a data modeling tool that quantifies the potential of aviation's sustainability options 

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Aviation Week 'covers' ecoDemonstrator

Get up close with the latest ecoDemonstrator as it preps for extensive flight-test program 

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SAF emissions testing

Boeing and NASA partner to measure emissions from sustainable aviation fuel-powered aircraft 

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Brian Moran, Boeing's Vice President, Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships, addressing the crowd at the opening of the exhibition.

Boeing and partners power European Parliament sustainable aviation exhibition

Boeing showcased the company's latest sustainability innovations and advocated informed decision-making as part of ‘A Journey to Sustainable Aviation’ exhibition at the European Parliament in support of the European Union's sustainable aviation policy initiatives.

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Ribbon cutting

Boeing brings Mobile Newton Room to Belgium

The first Mobile Newton Room in Belgium opened its doors to students from across the country who will learn how to plan and pilot a flight to aid in a virtual search-and-rescue operation.

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Boeing-ThinkYoung Coding School inspires the next generation of innovators

Last week, 60 young and talented teens from Brussels graduated from the 15th edition of the Boeing-ThinkYoung Coding School.

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Boeing submits recommendations on Singapore Sustainable Air Hub

Boeing submits recommendations on Singapore Sustainable Air Hub

September 26, 2022 in Our Environment

Partnering with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Boeing supports country’s vision for a sustainable air hub.

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SAF development in the UA

Boeing helps United Arab Emirates move toward ‘Clean Skies’

August 12, 2022 in Our Environment

Boeing collaborates with the UAE government to support sustainable aviation fuel production.

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Supply chain employee balances fishing solitude with sustainability collaboration

Keeping his eye on the fly

August 15, 2022 in Community

Supply chain employee balances fishing solitude with sustainability collaboration.

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Boeing Takes New Role to Help Cut Aviation Emissions Faster

August 8, 2022 in Our Environment

Company to serve as ‘aviation sector champion’ in global sustainability alliance.

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Boeing to Open Japan Research Center and Expand Sustainability Partnerships

August 1, 2022 in Our Environment

New research and development center in Japan to focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites.

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Meet Cascade

July 26, 2022 in Our Environment

New Boeing tool lays a visual groundwork for a zero-carbon future.

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Sydney Energy Summit

Boeing accelerates SAF production across the Indo Pacific

July 22, 2022 in Our Environment

Boeing Australia recognizes the need to continue developing SAF and the benefits it will bring in region.

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Boeing and MIT collaborate on sustainable aerospace

Boeing and MIT collaborate on sustainable aerospace

July 21, 2022 in Our Environment

Announcement builds on existing relationships between researchers at Boeing and MIT to combat climate change

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Boeing to partner with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Boeing to partner with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

July 21, 2022 in Our Environment

Boeing and MHI to collaborate on sustainable technologies including SAF, hydrogen, electrification and sustainable materials

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Advancing Sustainability with Cambridge

Advancing Sustainability with Cambridge

July 21, 2022 in Our Environment

Partnership focuses on accelerating sustainable aviation technology insights

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University of Sheffield partnership

University of Sheffield partnership

July 21, 2022 in Our Environment

Boeing becomes founding member of UK innovation hub to drive SAF development

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Boeing and Alder Fuels partner to scale SAF

Boeing and Alder Fuels partner to scale SAF

July 21, 2022 in Our Environment

New partnership between Boeing and Alder Fuels to expand production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) around the world.

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Boeing Unveils Model to Show Best Routes to Zero Carbon Future

Boeing Unveils Model to Show Best Routes to Zero Carbon Future

July 21, 2022 in Our Environment

Data modeling tool quantifies the power of aviation strategies to cut emissions

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2022 Sustainability Report

2022 Sustainability Report

June 24, 2022 in Our Environment

We're driving a sustainable future through environmental stewardship, social progress and transparent governance. Read our 2022 Sustainability Report.

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EcoDemonstrator flying through clouds

Boeing unveils 2022 ecoDemonstrator

June 16, 2022 in Our Environment

This week Boeing unveiled its 2022 ecoDemonstrator airplane, marking 10 years of testing technologies through the program.

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ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

May 12, 2022 in Our Environment

For the 12th year in a row, Boeing receives recognition for its work to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Our people hero

People

Our story starts with our people.

We commit to advancing a collaborative, inclusive and globally diverse culture that creates unique careers in aerospace.

  • #27 rank on DiversityInc’s 2020 Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

    DiversityInc. named us a Top 50 Company for Diversity

  • 20,000+ veterans and reservists employed.

    Veterans make up 15% of the total Boeing workforce

  • 0 is our goal for workplace injuries.

    Our goal is zero workplace injuries.

  • 1917 is when we established the first Boeing Safety Council.

    We established the first Boeing Safety Council in 1917.

Products hero

Products and Services

We innovate for a better tomorrow.

We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, quality and integrity and instill best practices in all that we do.

Meet Cascade
Meet the 2022 ecoDemonstrator

  • $60 Billion invested since 2003 in new technologies to improve efficiency.

    Invested more than $60B in innovation and key technologies over the last 10 years.

  • 15%-25% reduced emissions in each new generation of Boeing airplane compared to the generation before.

    We’ve reduced emissions by 15%-25% in each new generation of Boeing airplane compared to the generation before.

  • 90% of our airplanes are recyclable by weight for part reuse and scrap.

    Our airplanes are 90% recyclable by weight for part reuse and scrap.

  • 170+ environmentally smarter technologies tested by the ecoDemonstrator program.

    We’ve tested more than 230 environmentally smarter technologies through the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program.

Everything for Zero

To ensure the benefits of aerospace remain available for generations to come, we have work to do. We’ve made great strides since the beginning of the jet age, but our greatest accomplishments are yet to come. We believe the future of flight will take “everything for zero.” Boeing's strategies for decarbonization are:

Hear Boeing’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Raymond and Chief Engineer of Sustainability and Future Mobility, Brian Yutko discuss the Future of Flight and why it will take “everything for zero” and all of us working together on renewable energy sources like sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen and batteries, intersecting with new airplane technologies to usher in a new era of aerospace.

Sustainable aerospace firsts

Boeing is a pioneer in creating new technologies and solutions to ensure aerospace is sustainable for future generations.

Our operations hero

Operations

It's not just what we do — it's also how we do it.

We operate sustainably and engage transparently on behalf of our customers and stakeholders.

  • 100% renewable energy solar, wind or hydropower—runs Boeing’s factories in Renton, Wash., Charleston, S.C., Texas and a large data center in Arizona. Image

    Boeing’s factories in Renton, Wash., Charleston, S.C., and Texas and a large data center in Arizona run on 100% renewable energy — solar, wind or hydropower.

  • Boeing recycles its aerospace-grade excess carbon fiber and diverts about 1 million pounds of solid waste to landfill annually.

    Boeing recycles its aerospace-grade excess carbon fiber and diverts about 1 million pounds of solid waste to landfill annually.

  • Each year we have our employees sign a Code of Conduct and participate in Boeing’s Ethics Recommitment Image

    Each year, we have our employees sign a Code of Conduct and participate in Boeing’s Ethics Recommitment.

  • Aerospace safety committee image

    In 2019, Boeing established a permanent Aerospace Safety Committee to oversee and ensure safe products and services.

Our communities hero

Communities

Our communities matter to us.

We focus on global partnerships and programs that inspire our future through education, honor our heroes, and strengthen our homes.

  • $2 Billion invested in our communities over the last 10 years.

    We’ve invested approximately $2 billion in our communities over the last 10 years.

  • $197 Million invested in our communities in 2022.

    In 2022, we invested $197 million in our communities.

  • 366,000 volunteer hours invested by Boeing and its employees.

    Boeing employees volunteered 366,000 hours in communities in 2022.

  • 15,000 number of community partners globally.

    We have 15,000 community partners globally.

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