Aena
Aena S.A., commonly referred to as Aena, is a leading player in the global airport management industry, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Established in 1991, Aena operates a vast network of airports across Spain and internationally, managing over 46 airports and two heliports, making it one of the largest airport operators in the world. The company is renowned for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability in air transport. Aena's core services include airport management, air traffic control, and the development of airport infrastructure, distinguished by its innovative approach to enhancing passenger experience and operational excellence. With a strong market position, Aena has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its environmental initiatives and customer service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the aviation sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Aena's score of 36 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aena's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aena S.M.E., S.A. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,740,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,309,090 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,263,370 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,375,955,110 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects Aena's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Aena has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 73.1% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Aena plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 34.7% within the same timeframe, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and other operational activities. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Aena also aims for 67% of its customers, in terms of emissions from the use of sold products, to have science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives underscore Aena's commitment to sustainable practices within the air transportation sector, aligning with global climate action efforts.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Aena 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.
