Case studies

Sustainability is about creating lasting value across our entire value chain.

From responsible sourcing of raw materials to product development, operational improvements, maintenance, and end‑of‑life treatment of the components we manufacture, we work closely with suppliers, partners, and our own workforce to drive long‑term growth. This also includes a strong social commitment supporting safe working conditions, fostering inclusive communities, and ensuring that the people connected to our business thrive alongside our environmental and economic progress. To show how these commitments come to life, we’ve highlighted a series of case studies that demonstrate our approach in action—real examples of how we translate our sustainability priorities into measurable impact across our operations and partnerships.

Advancing next-generation low-emission aircraft – OFELIA

GKN Aerospace is contributing to the development of next-generation aircraft propulsion through OFELIA, a Clean Aviation-funded programme supporting technologies that reduce the environmental impact of small- and medium-range aircraft.

Additive fabrication technology and sustainability benefits

We have made great strides in advancing the manufacturing roadmap of next-generation aircraft engines through the deployment of additive fabrication (“AF”) capabilities.

Advancing circularity through supplier collaboration

Our commitment to circular economy principles is delivered through practical initiatives aimed at keeping high-value materials in productive use and reducing reliance on virgin resource extraction.

Local climate action driving energy savings

We want to create a culture of sustainability in our organization – more eyes to see, more brains to think and more hands to accelerate change