Siemens has entered into a framework agreement with Airbus to help decarbonize major industrial sites in the United States and the United Kingdom. The initiative aims to support Airbus in achieving an annual reduction of 80,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions from 2030.
Siemens’ Buildings business will lead the project, with support from Capgemini. Together, they will leverage their expertise in sustainability and digitalization to ensure successful and timely delivery.
The plan involves Siemens evaluating each site and developing a decarbonization masterplan tailored to specific needs. Using Energy System Twins, Siemens will simulate and identify optimal decarbonization roadmaps for each location. Measures include decarbonizing heat production through heat pumps, upgrading energy efficiency, installing smart metering systems, integrating on-site renewable energy, and implementing smart energy management systems to monitor and optimize energy use.
These efforts are designed to help Airbus meet its goals of reducing energy consumption by 20 percent and cutting Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
Capgemini has been appointed by Siemens for consulting activities during the first phase, as well as governance definition and project management support. Capgemini will also contribute its expertise in digitalizing and automating energy monitoring systems.
Susanne Seitz, CEO of Buildings at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, stated: “Our collaboration with Airbus is built on years of mutual trust and shared ambition. It highlights Siemens’ capability to deliver smart and scalable technologies and services to reduce the carbon footprint of Airbus. At Siemens, we’re committed to making the energy transition not only sustainable, but also achievable and scalable, so that Airbus and other industrial leaders can confront climate challenges while boosting operational resilience and long-term competitiveness.”
Florent Massou dit Labaquere, EVP Operations of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, commented: “We’re proud to be taking this important step toward making our operations more energy-efficient and future-ready. Collaborating with trusted partners is key in building a more resilient industrial footprint. The site-specific expertise from our Airbus colleagues in the U.K. and the U.S. combined with Siemens’ technical know-how will keep us on the path toward meeting our energy use and emission reduction targets.”
The first phase began in summer 2025 with development of decarbonization roadmaps for each site. Engineering studies are expected to guide implementation efforts, with infrastructure rollout scheduled for 2026. Siemens may also operate and maintain new infrastructure to ensure long-term efficiency.
Siemens and Airbus have collaborated for over fifty years on projects such as factory automation, industrial software, safety technology, security solutions, and building automation systems. This latest agreement continues their partnership in supporting Airbus’ sustainability objectives.
