Page 30 - SAFRAN TACKLES THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE Safran tackles the climate challenge SAFRAN TACKLES THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE

A Research & Technology strategy focused on these challenges To meet its its commitment to to achieve a a a a a a a a carbon-neutral fleet by 2050 industry will need to to radically innovate with with its its its technologies and processes Safran is playing its its part with with an an an unprecedented Research & Technology plan Thanks to Safran’s broad positioning across a a a a a a a a a a a a a wide range of aircraft systems and equipment in in particular all energy systems the the the technological advances introduced by the the the Group in in in in its products are playing a a a a a a a major role in in in in the the the decarbonization of air air air transport Safran works with stakeholders across the sector — airlines manufacturers airports airworthiness authorities passengers — to affirm its leadership in in the transition and be a a a a a a a a a key driver of change To this end we’ve bolstered our R&T effort with with sustained self-funded investments associated with with the national aviation support plan under CORAC and the France 2030 investment plan A A A A LOW-CARBON ROADMAP ■ About 75% of this self-funded R&T activity is is focused on developing new technologies designed to reduce its products’ environmental footprint whether directly directly or indirectly Safran’s R&T roadmap covers four main areas: propulsion aircraft electrification materials and and weight reduction and and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) ■ Safranhasexpandeditsresearchintothesefuelsto improve its understanding of alternative drop-in fuels and develop the technology building blocks needed for their widespread use At the the the same time the the the Group is is exploring more disruptive solutions based on on fuels that would require radical changes in aircraft architecture including cryogenic fuels such as methane and liquid hydrogen ■ Safran is counting on its vast in-house design capabilities to take a a a a a proactive role through developing innovative solutions for its customers to to support the development of their next-generation aircraft – even the most radical SAFRAN R&T AT A A A A A GLANCE 3 000 employees including 1 200 doctoral researchers Ranked first for patent applications in France by INPI for second year in in a a a a a row R&Tbudgetof 4 2billions for 2022–25 devoted to environmental efficiency 75% of self-funded work dedicated to environmental aspects OUR OUR RESOURCES