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Adelaide Airport Limited Sustainability Profile

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Adelaide Airport Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the aviation industry, primarily focused on airport operations and management. Established in 1998, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its terminal facilities and the enhancement of passenger services, positioning itself as a vital hub for both domestic and international travel. With a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Adelaide Airport Limited offers a range of services, including retail, dining, and transportation options, all designed to cater to the diverse needs of travellers. The airport serves as a gateway to South Australia, facilitating connections to major operational regions across the globe. Recognised for its innovative approach and sustainability initiatives, Adelaide Airport Limited continues to strengthen its market position, making it a key player in the Australian aviation landscape.

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15

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Adelaide Airport Limited's score of 15 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adelaide Airport Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Adelaide Airport Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 942,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 895,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,457,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 940,952,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions included 502,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 929,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. In 2023, the airport's emissions were slightly lower, totalling about 888,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 287,880,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,223,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were also substantial, at 888,242,000 kg CO2e. Adelaide Airport Limited has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported by Adelaide Airport Limited. Overall, the airport's emissions reflect its operational scale and the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints in the aviation sector.

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2019202120232024
Scope 1
618,100
000,000
000,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
8,007,700
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Adelaide Airport Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adelaide Airport Limited's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Adelaide Airport Limited's Location?

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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 Adelaide Airport Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Adelaide Airport Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Adelaide Airport Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Adelaide Airport Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Adelaide Airport Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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