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Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines, the largest airline in Greece, is headquartered in Athens (GR) and primarily operates across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Founded in 1987, the airline has achieved significant milestones, including becoming a member of the Star Alliance in 2010, which has enhanced its global connectivity. Specialising in passenger and cargo transport, Aegean Airlines is renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to quality. The airline offers a diverse range of flights, connecting major cities with a focus on both leisure and business travel. Its modern fleet and innovative approach to customer experience set it apart in the competitive aviation industry. With a strong market position, Aegean Airlines has consistently been recognised for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking reliable and efficient air travel in the region.

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13

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Aegean Airlines's score of 13 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aegean Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aegean Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,329,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,392,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and employee commuting. Over the years, Aegean Airlines has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the airline's total emissions were about 1,873,810,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,130,232,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 1,873,810,000 kg CO2e. The airline's emissions peaked in 2015 at approximately 1,005,978,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 alone. Despite these figures, Aegean Airlines has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The airline's emissions intensity has improved over the years, with a reported intensity of 0.0778 kg CO2e per passenger kilometre in 2023, down from 0.128 kg CO2e in 2015. As Aegean Airlines continues to operate within the aviation sector, it faces increasing pressure to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint in line with global climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aegean Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very 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. Aegean Airlines is headquartered in GR, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Aegean Airlines is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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