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British Airways

British Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Kingdom, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1974, it has grown to become one of the world's leading airlines, operating an extensive network across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. The airline is renowned for its premium services, including World Traveller and Club World classes, which offer a unique blend of comfort and luxury. As a key player in the aviation industry, British Airways focuses on passenger and cargo transport, consistently achieving high standards in customer service and operational efficiency. Notable milestones include its merger with Iberia in 2011, forming the International Airlines Group (IAG), which solidified its market position. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, British Airways continues to enhance its offerings, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide.

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25

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

British Airways's score of 25 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British Airways's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, British Airways reported carbon emissions of approximately 15,019,941,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources. The airline's Scope 2 emissions were recorded at 0 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions also stood at 0 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. In 2022, British Airways emitted about 11,886,669,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, with no emissions reported for Scope 2 and Scope 3. The airline's emissions have shown a downward trend, with 2021 figures at approximately 5,978,784,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,908,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,674,405,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these reductions, British Airways has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The airline continues to focus on improving its carbon efficiency, as indicated by its reported carbon emissions per passenger kilometre, which decreased to about 0.0862 in 2023 from 0.0958 in 2022. Overall, British Airways is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, although further details on specific commitments or future targets remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
17,286,593,000
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Scope 2
65,308,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
5,225,577,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Airways'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 British Airways is in GB, 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.

British Airways 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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