Boeing partners with key stakeholders across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa to drive a range of sustainability initiatives that align with the industry's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
What’s New With Boeing Sustainability
Boeing's Path to Sustainability in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa
Cascade and collaboration take center stage at COP28
Boeing and Axios put data front and center of the conversation on decarbonization.
‘What’s the weather like up there?' Boeing about to find out
Boeing awarded U.S. Department of Energy research project to advance weather and contrail forecasts.
X-66: Bracing for the next big wing
Engineers explain the origin of an airplane with truss-braced wings that could shape the next decade.
Sustainability News archive
737-10, DC-8 team up to test sustainable fuel |
Look up! What are contrails and why do they matter? |
Boeing Expands Global Efforts to Scale-Up Sustainable Aviation Fuels |
Chasing contrails |
Learn how Boeing employees are reimagining the possibilities of aviation using sustainable aviation fuels |
Boeing provides technical expertise on the first 100% SAF flight across the Atlantic on a commercial jetliner – a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. |
Boeing joins Net Zero Coalition |
Boeing Joins UAE-based Research Consortium for Renewable and Advanced Aviation Fuels |
Boeing and U.S. Government Launch Initiative to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel among APEC Economies |
Boeing and Zero Petroleum to Work Together to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuels |
Boeing, NASA, United Airlines To Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air Flights |
Masdar and Boeing Join Forces to Accelerate the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry in the UAE and globally |
Ready for X-66A modification |
Boeing supports relief efforts in Hawaii |
Boeing Launches SAF Dashboard to track and project sustainable aviation fuel production |
Aviation’s energy transition: Experts weigh in |
CTO statement on net zero |
NASA’s newest X-plane |
Sustainability Alliance in Türkiye brings ‘genuine excitement’ |
Boeing publicly releases "Cascade" |
Watch: Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum |
Together for 100% SAF Compatibility |
'Explorer' airplanes broaden ecoDemonstrator testing |
CSO - WA can lead on SAF |
Boeing purchases 5.6 million gallons of SAF |
Charting a course to 100% SAF capability |
Boeing partners with Emirates and GE Aerospace on 100% SAF flight test in one engine |
The science behind electric- and hydrogen-powered flight |
CSO talks net zero in Fortune |
Boeing Selected for NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Award |
Wisk furthers leadership in sustainability |
Avolon partners with global aviation leaders to launch sustainable aviation fuel study in Ireland |
Passing the sniff test |
SAF emissions testing |
Aviation Week 'covers' ecoDemonstrator |
Boeing and partners power European Parliament sustainable aviation exhibition |
Boeing brings Mobile Newton Room to Belgium |
Boeing-ThinkYoung Coding School inspires the next generation of innovators |
Boeing submits recommendations on Singapore Sustainable Air Hub |
Keeping his eye on the fly |
Boeing helps United Arab Emirates move toward ‘Clean Skies’ |
Boeing Takes New Role to Help Cut Aviation Emissions Faster |
Boeing to Open Japan Research Center and Expand Sustainability Partnerships |
Meet Cascade |
Boeing accelerates SAF production across the Indo Pacific |
Boeing and MIT collaborate on sustainable aerospace |
Boeing to partner with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
Advancing Sustainability with Cambridge |
University of Sheffield partnership |
Boeing and Alder Fuels partner to scale SAF |
Boeing Unveils Model to Show Best Routes to Zero Carbon Future |
ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year |
People
Our story starts with our people
We commit to advancing a collaborative, inclusive and globally diverse culture that creates unique careers in aerospace.
We have more than 175 chapters of employee-led Business Resource Groups that advance inclusion and foster collaboration.
Racial and ethnic minority representation in the U.S. is up to 35.3%.
We earned a score of 100 on Disability:IN’s Disability Equality Index for the eighth year in a row.
Our goal is zero workplace injuries.
Learn more about our people and see our diversity in action.
Employee Health & Safety
Our commitment to safety starts from within. We aim to eliminate all workplace injuries and ensure that everyone leaves work in the same condition as they arrived.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our differences make us better, smarter and stronger. Learn how diversity and inclusion has been part of our story for over a century.
Education & Training
By supporting talent today, we build a successful tomorrow. Learn how we develop our people through world-class training programs as well as our financial support for employee education.
Human Rights
People are Boeing's most vital asset. Learn about our policies designed to assure that our employees enjoy the protections afforded by the Code of Basic Working Conditions and Human Rights.
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.
Invested about $55 billion over the last 10 years to improve the sustainable product lifecycle.
Boeing’s newest airplanes are 20-30% more efficient than the in-service airplanes they replace.
Boeing’s airplane designs enable parts disassembly and materials recovery of up to 90% of currently retiring aircraft, 50% is reusable and 40% is recyclable by weight.
We’ve tested more than 250 environmentally smarter technologies through the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program.
Pathways to Decarbonization
As we enter a new era of sustainable aerospace, we take a multi-faceted approach to reducing emissions:
Hear our former Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Raymond and former Chief Engineer of Sustainability and Future Mobility, Brian Yutko discuss the Future of Flight and why it will take a multi-faceted approach 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.
NOTICE CONCERNING A.B. 1305: This video contains historic statements that may not entirely align with the company’s current outlook. These statements are retained for their historical value and to reflect Boeing’s culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
Learn more about our products and services
Safety
Nothing is more important than safety. Learn how we make safety our top priority, strive for first-time quality and hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.
Sustainable Aerospace
Our goal is to reduce impact on our planet while growing the societal benefits of aerospace. Learn how we are creating a sustainable future of flight.
ecoDemonstrator
Learn how we are accelerating innovation by taking promising technologies out of the lab and testing them in the air to solve real-world challenges for airlines, passengers and the environment.
Quality
We are designing quality into every aspect of our business, and driving personal accountability to ensure quality in everything we do and in everything we deliver.
Sustainable aerospace firsts
Boeing is a pioneer in creating new technologies and solutions to ensure aerospace is sustainable for future generations.
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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.
In 2022, we achieved a 31% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2017.
Achieved 35% renewable electricity in 2022 by purchasing renewable electricity and renewable energy credits
Each year, we have our employees sign a Code of Conduct and participate in Boeing’s Ethics Recommitment.
In 2019, Boeing established a permanent Aerospace Safety Committee to oversee and ensure safe products and services.
Learn more about our sustainable governance and operations.
Water, Waste, Materials, Energy, & Greenhouse gas emissions
We are determined to leave the planet better than we found it. Learn more about our innovative solutions for reducing our carbon footprint.
Ethics and Compliance
Learn more about our commitment to improving transparency and accountability and efforts to create an open and accountable workplace where all employees feel empowered to speak up.
Corporate Governance
Learn how we aim to manage our company in a manner that upholds our values
Suppliers
We are committed to working with our global supply chain to source responsibly. Learn how we value and collaborate with our suppliers to make the world better.
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.
We’ve invested approximately $2 billion in our communities over the last 10 years.
In 2023, we invested $191 million in our communities.
Boeing employees volunteered 477,000 hours in communities in 2023.
We have 13,000+ community partners globally
Learn more about our social sustainability and community impact.
Community Engagement
Strengthen the communities where we live, work and learn. Learn more about Boeing Global Engagement, our humanitarian efforts, giving and community partners.
STEM Education
Learn more about our STEM programs around the world where we introduce young minds to the wonder of aerospace and technology.
Military and Veterans
They stepped up for their countries, and we step up for them. Learn about our hiring and employment programs as well as grants and volunteer activities that serve those who have served us.
ESG Reports and Resources
Recent related reports
2023 Sustainability Report
2023 Reporting
2023 Global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Report
Boeing 2023 Community Impact Portfolio
2022 Proxy Statement
2022 Annual Report
Corporate Culture and Ethical Leadership
Our Values
Across our enterprise, Boeing employees are united by a shared commitment to our values, which serve as the guiding principles for all we do.
Boeing Code of Conduct
The Boeing Code of Conduct establishes behavioral expectations for Boeing employees at all levels of the company – wherever they are in the world.
Board of Directors Code of Conduct
This code lays out the ethical expectations for the board and each director and helps to foster and sustain a culture of honesty and accountability.
Relevant Resources
Environment
Disclosures Concerning GHG-Related Claims
Boeing and the Environment Page
Boeing Airplane Family Environmental-Improvement Chart
Boeing CDP Water Security Response
Boeing ecoDemonstrator Program
Assurance Statements for GHG Emissions and Water Withdrawal
S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Supplement
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Fact Sheet
Sustainable Operations Fact Sheet
Previous Sustainability and Environment Reports
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Boeing’s current perspective on sustainability matters is reflected in the most recent Sustainability Report. Previous Sustainability Reports are included here for their historic value, consistent with Boeing’s culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Readers should refer to Boeing’s latest Sustainability Report for the Company’s current perspective.