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Wizz Air Holdings

Wizz Air Holdings Plc, commonly known as Wizz Air, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Hungary (HU). Founded in 2003, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe and beyond, serving over 150 destinations in more than 40 countries. Wizz Air is renowned for its commitment to providing affordable air travel, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction. The airline's core services include passenger flights and ancillary services, distinguished by its modern fleet and innovative approach to low-cost travel. Wizz Air has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe, and has received numerous awards for its operational excellence. With a strong market position, Wizz Air continues to redefine air travel, making it accessible to millions of passengers each year.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wizz Air Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11

Industry Benchmark

Wizz Air Holdings's score of 28 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wizz Air Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wizz Air Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,194,402,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,811,337,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,463,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,381,602,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Wizz Air's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 5,646,742,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 4,305,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The airline has not committed to a net-zero target as of now, and its near-term reduction commitments have been removed or expired. The airline operates within the air transportation sector and is headquartered in Hungary (HU). While Wizz Air has not established long-term reduction targets, it remains committed to addressing its carbon emissions through various initiatives. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, contributing to the broader industry efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.

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3,310,219,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wizz Air Holdings's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Wizz Air Holdings is in HU, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Wizz Air Holdings is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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