Ryanair, officially known as Ryanair DAC, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1984, the airline has grown to become one of Europe’s largest carriers, operating over 1,800 flights daily across more than 200 destinations in 40 countries. Renowned for its budget-friendly fares, Ryanair has revolutionised air travel by offering no-frills services that appeal to cost-conscious travellers. The airline's core offerings include point-to-point passenger flights, with a focus on short-haul routes. Ryanair's unique business model emphasises efficiency and high aircraft utilisation, allowing it to maintain competitive pricing. Notable achievements include consistently high passenger numbers and a strong market position within the European aviation sector, making it a key player in the low-cost airline industry.
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In 2023, Ryanair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,368,872,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 14,266,186,000 kg CO2e. The airline's emissions have shown a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 11,293,070,000 kg CO2e. Ryanair has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Well-to-Wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 27% per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) by 2031, using 2023 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The airline's emissions data for previous years indicates a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 emissions at approximately 11,293,070,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Ryanair's commitment to transparency includes plans to publicly report its non-CO2 impacts, which are also relevant to aviation-induced warming. Overall, Ryanair's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of the aviation industry's environmental impact.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
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Ryanair 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.