Siemens partners with Airbus to decarbonise three UK sites

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The initiative is a key milestone in Airbus’ programme to minimise the company’s operational environmental footprint through targeted reductions in CO2 emissions and energy consumption, among other efforts. One Airbus site in the US will also be enhanced under the programme.

As part of the framework agreement, Siemens will deploy its scalable and proven decarbonisation solutions, tailored to the selected sites, to support Airbus in reaching the overall target of 80 Kt CO2e abated annually from 2030.

The project will be led by Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure Buildings business and supported by Capgemini, combining the companies’ vast expertise in sustainability and digitalisation.

Decarbonisation at scale: Scalable solutions for measurable impact
Siemens will evaluate the sites and create and implement an overall decarbonisation masterplan, resulting in scalable solutions to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions. To accelerate the selection of the measures, Energy System Twins will simulate and help determine the best decarbonisation roadmaps for the sites. The key elements that will enable this include decarbonisation of heat production via heat pumps, energy efficiency upgrades, smart metering systems, on-site smart integration of renewable energy, and smart energy management systems to monitor, control, and optimise usage across the sites. These measures are designed to help Airbus achieve its targets of reducing energy consumption by 20% and Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85% through 2030, compared to 2015 levels.

Capgemini has been appointed by Siemens to complete first phase consulting activities, define governance, and support project management and planning. Capgemini also brings its expertise in the digitalisation and automation of energy monitoring and measurement systems.

Carl Ennis, CEO at Siemens UK & Ireland said: “Decarbonising industry can’t be done alone. It demands the right partnerships, the right technology, and the resolve to act. Our work with Airbus shows how industry leaders can unlock meaningful emissions reductions through digitalisation, smart infrastructure, and low-carbon energy systems.

“As one of the world’s most advanced engineering economies, the UK has both the opportunity and the capability to lead the way to net zero – and we’re proud to be helping deliver that transformation with Airbus.”

Roadmap to 2030
The initial phase began in summer 2025 with the development of decarbonisation roadmaps for each site. Engineering studies will guide the implementation, with infrastructure rollout starting in 2026. Siemens can also operate and maintain the new infrastructure, ensuring long-term efficiency and resilience.

Siemens and Airbus have been working together for more than half a century. Key initiatives have included factory automation, industrial software, safety and security, building automation technology, and beyond. This new agreement builds on successful collaboration to support Airbus’ sustainability ambitions and achieve its targets for minimising its operational environmental footprint.