CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, is widely regarded as a benchmark for corporate climate disclosure. Its annual assessments evaluate the quality and completeness of companies’ climate data, how organizations manage climate-related risks and opportunities, and whether decarbonization strategies are aligned with long-term global climate goals. A “B” score signals that a company has moved beyond basic disclosure and is implementing coordinated, organization-wide actions to reduce environmental impact.
Maintaining a CDP “B” score over multiple years is notable in an aviation sector facing increasing scrutiny over emissions, fuel use, and lifecycle impacts. ATR’s repeated performance suggests continuity in governance structures, internal accountability, and long-term planning rather than one-off improvements tied to a single reporting cycle.
The company’s approach centers on annual environmental disclosure to CDP, which enables year-over-year tracking of emissions performance and climate-related risks. This consistency supports comparability for investors, customers, and regulators seeking insight into how aircraft manufacturers are responding to tightening climate expectations.
A key driver behind ATR’s CDP performance is its decarbonization pathway, validated in 2023 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The pathway aligns with the Paris Agreement and reflects ATR’s stated ambition to contribute to net-zero aviation by 2050.
ATR’s targets include:
Both targets use 2018 as the baseline year, placing emphasis on absolute reductions rather than intensity-only improvements.
Beyond target setting, ATR continues to focus on improving aircraft efficiency, positioning its turboprop aircraft as among the lowest-emission options in the regional aviation market. Turboprops typically consume less fuel on short-haul routes compared to regional jets, making efficiency gains particularly relevant as airlines face rising fuel costs and carbon constraints.
The OEM is also supporting the deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which remains one of the primary near-term levers for reducing aviation emissions. While SAF availability and cost remain challenges globally, aircraft compatibility and manufacturer support are considered essential to scaling adoption.
In a statement accompanying the CDP score, the company emphasized the role of disclosure in driving accountability and progress. “By disclosing our environmental data annually to CDP, we reaffirm our commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous progress in limiting the environmental and climate-related impact of our activities,” the press release stated. It added that the score “highlights the strength and reliability of our strategy and reinforces our determination to support customers in transitioning toward lower-emission operations worldwide.”
