Better Health for All

GE Aerospace's core business involves providing jet engines and related systems for commercial and military aircraft. These products are considered to have a neutral impact on health within the scope of 'Better Health for All,' as they are not directly involved in medical treatments, preventative healthcare, or wellness programs. Consequently, the company generates no revenue from products with direct negative health outcomes as defined by the rubric. While GE Aerospace (via GE Aviation) has implemented safety features like the Aircraft Health Awareness System

and the Health Application ID for COVID-19 screening, and the GE Aerospace Foundation has pledged funds for disaster relief, the provided articles do not offer the specific quantitative data required to score other KPIs according to the rubric's thresholds.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

GE Aerospace is not a financial institution and does not offer lending, deposit, or consumer credit products. Consequently, KPIs related to financial services, such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, inclusion initiatives, data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, financial literacy initiatives, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion, and product simplicity, are not applicable to its core business operations and score 0. The profit reinvestment KPI is omitted as no specific percentage of annual pre-tax profit reinvested in community finance was provided. Despite not being a financial services provider, GE Aerospace contributes to economic opportunity through significant investments in job creation and workforce development. The company expects to create 200 jobs by 2028 from a $9 million grant.

It will also create 100 full-time jobs by 2026 with average salaries of $70,000. In 2023, it announced over $450 million in U.S. manufacturing investments, projected to create over 1,700 jobs, and an additional $335 million investment creating 800 jobs. GE Aerospace and its Foundation committed $2.3 million in October 2024 and over $24 million in May 2024 to workforce development programs, including expanding the Next Engineers program to reach nearly 18,000 students by 2028, and creating job opportunities, particularly in underserved communities. The company also plans to allocate 15% of construction costs to women- or minority-owned businesses and collaborated on a proposal for a Small Business Investment Fund to assist SMEs.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

GE Aerospace reported achieving 100% gender pay equity and 100% pay equity for underrepresented minorities in the U.S. in its 2024 Sustainability Report.

A 2024 analysis also found that men and women performing similar work were paid within 1% of each other. However, a U.S. Department of Labor review found that GE Aerospace discriminated against 116 female applicants for manufacturing positions between August 2018 and January 2020, leading to a $443,000 settlement and 14 job offers in February 2024. Approximately 3,000 American workers, represented by the IUE-CWA union, ratified a contract extension in 2023, which included a 12% wage increase. Separately, workers at an Alabama plant filed for union representation in 2024, citing pay disparities and alleging anti-union activities by managers. Union workers also demonstrated in January 2025, advocating for fair wages, secure retirements, and improved healthcare.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

GE Aerospace conducted 94 global audits in 2023, which identified 573 findings, with 11% related to human rights violations.

Since 2005, the company has performed over 36,000 supplier assessments across 100 countries, focusing on human rights. In its 2023 Conflict Minerals Report, GE Aerospace stated that 64% of smelters and refiners for tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold met responsible sourcing standards, an increase from 35% in 2013. The company partners with initiatives such as the Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment and joined an industry coalition in February 2024 to address unauthorized parts in the aviation supply chain.

Honest & Fair Business

GE Aerospace agreed to a $9.4 million settlement in November 2023 for False Claims Act violations, involving the sale of uninspected or nonconforming parts to the U.S. Army and Navy

. The company maintains a zero-tolerance stance on corruption, complies with anti-corruption laws, and has detailed policies for high-risk areas, including mechanisms for reporting concerns and dealing with incidents . In February 2023, GE Aerospace joined the United Nations Global Compact, demonstrating its commitment to anti-corruption practices . Its Code of Conduct promotes honesty, fairness, and encourages prompt reporting of compliance concerns . Additionally, in February 2024, GE Aerospace co-founded the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition to enhance transparency and integrity in the supply chain , and it publishes a Supplier Integrity Guide outlining ethical standards . The company also released a 2024 Sustainability Report .

Kind to Animals

GE Aerospace adheres to the "Three Rs" principle (reduce, refine, replace) for animal use

. Its animal studies are scrutinized and approved by a designated committee to ensure necessity, scientific justification, ethical considerations, and minimization of animal use . Studies are designed to minimize pain, discomfort, and stress , with ethical oversight boards monitoring compliance . The company uses non-animal methods to refine and support animal studies and develops technologies like gene chip microarrays and the IN Cell Analyzer to reduce animal use . For wildlife conservation, GE Aerospace's Wilmington site earned Forest Stewardship Certification in 2016 , including planting 30,000 Loblolly pine seedlings . In 2022, its Evendale campus launched a Native Prairie Project to attract pollinators and support local wildlife habitats . The company also pilots business-level biodiversity assessments and partners with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for conservation and education .

No War, No Weapons

GE Aerospace's Defense & Systems segment generated $6.1 billion in revenue in 2024, constituting approximately 15.8% of the company's total revenue of $38.7 billion.

The company actively engages in military contracts, including a $5 billion contract with the U.S. Air Force in March 2025 for F110-GE-129 engines for F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. In 2024, GE Aerospace delivered 490 defense engines and secured a $1.1 billion contract for T700 series turbine engines for the U.S. Army through the first half of 2029 , also delivering T901-GE-900 engines for the UH-60 Black Hawk.

Planet-Friendly Business

GE Aerospace has set net-zero carbon emission ambitions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, and for Scope 3 from sold products by 2050.

The company reported a 23% reduction in carbon emissions in 2023 compared to 2019. In 2023, a Carbon KPI was launched to target emission reductions across over 60 sites in 15 countries, with investments in energy-efficient infrastructure and a transition to carbon-free electricity. GE Aerospace is developing sustainable aviation technologies, including hybrid electric engine technology for narrow-body jets by the mid-2030s, and the 'open fan' engine design through the RISE program, which aims to cut fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 20%. The company also supports the use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with its engines capable of operating on approved blends.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

GE Aerospace has no reported cultural appropriation incidents. The company demonstrates active protection and restoration measures for cultural sites through its reforestation project at Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, which started in 2008.

This project has restored degraded forest land and created sustainable livelihoods for indigenous tribes. The company has a proactive framework for responding to compliance concerns, which includes thorough examination by an independent investigation team, recommended corrective actions, and strict prohibition against retaliation for raising concerns about potential mistreatment. Employees are instructed to immediately notify their compliance leader or use open-reporting channels if they observe conditions reflecting possible mistreatment.

Safe & Smart Tech

GE Aerospace demonstrates a commitment to ethical AI and regulatory compliance. In 2024, the company joined NIST's AI Safety Institute Consortium, which aims to develop AI safety and trust guidelines

. Furthermore, GE Aerospace's International Compliance Organization, led by Daniel Salzotto, utilizes AI to predict risks and actively promotes ethics and integrity . The company's Privacy Policy, updated in December 2024, emphasizes transparency and personal data protection , aligning with its commitment to handling data responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and obligations .