Time is of the essence for the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry to achieve its sustainability goals. Despite ongoing decarbonization efforts, aviation's contribution to global warming is four percent, a figure expected to rise. There is also increasing awareness in the defense industry and global armed forces, which currently contributes six percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
This figure might rise due to increasing geopolitical conflicts where operational readiness is always the top priority. KPMG’s 2024 Global Sustainability in Aerospace and Defense Report reveals how the A&D industry is actively working towards achieving its sustainability goals.
Competition among companies is expected to remain a key driver in helping the industry to improve its sustainability.
However, findings in the survey suggest that a collaborative approach involving both public and private sectors is now being recognized as equally important:
