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.
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Wizz Air Holdings's score of 21 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 4,811,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily encompass direct emissions from their operations. Additionally, the airline's Scope 2 emissions were about 1,463,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1,381,602,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and fuel-related activities. Wizz Air has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although it has not set a net-zero target. The airline is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term reduction targets, indicating an intention to address its emissions, but specific targets have not been publicly disclosed. In previous years, Wizz Air's emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 2,646,742,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,764,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 787,825,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The airline's emissions in 2021 were significantly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,303,397,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,197,000 kg CO2e. Overall, Wizz Air's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the airline industry in reducing carbon emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company continues to explore avenues for improvement in its environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 3,310,219,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Wizz Air Holdings is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
