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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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56

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

Aena's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aena's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aena reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. In Spain, the company emitted approximately 33,759,511 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,309,090 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 26,263,370 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 3,375,955,110 kg CO2e. In the UK, Aena's emissions totalled about 2,248,530 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 268,462,700 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Aena has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company also plans to achieve carbon neutrality in Brazil by 2035 and net-zero by 2040. For the long term, Aena has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 73.1% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 34.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. These initiatives align with Aena's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aena's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Aena is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aena is participating in some 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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