Siemens and Airbus have signed a new strategic contract to accelerate the decarbonisation of Airbus’ major UK industrial sites in Broughton, Filton and Stevenage, marking a significant step in their long-standing partnership. The collaboration forms part of Airbus’ global effort to cut its operational CO2 emissions and energy consumption, with an additional site in the US also set for upgrades under the programme.

Led by Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure Buildings division and supported by Capgemini, the initiative will deliver a decarbonisation masterplan for each site. Using Siemens’ Energy System Twins, the project will simulate and identify the most effective measures to reduce energy demand and emissions. Planned upgrades include heat pump deployment, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy integration and smart energy management systems.

Airbus aims to cut energy use by 20 per cent and reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85 per cent by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. Siemens expects its solutions to help abate 80 kilotonnes of CO2e annually from 2030 onwards.

The programme’s first phase began in summer 2025, with full infrastructure rollout planned for 2026. Siemens may also operate and maintain the new systems to ensure long-term performance and resilience.

Carl Ennis, CEO of Siemens UK & Ireland, said that “decarbonising industry demands the right partnerships, technology and resolve to act,” highlighting the collaboration as a model for sustainable industrial transformation.

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