Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Aer Lingus, officially known as Aer Lingus Group DAC, is a prominent player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland (IE). Founded in 1936, the airline has established itself as a key provider of transatlantic and European flights, connecting passengers to major destinations across North America and Europe.
With a focus on customer service and operational efficiency, Aer Lingus offers a range of services, including scheduled passenger flights and cargo transport. The airline is renowned for its unique blend of traditional Irish hospitality and modern travel conveniences, making it a preferred choice for many travellers.
As a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Aer Lingus has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its route network and fleet modernisation, solidifying its position as a leading airline in the competitive air transport sector.
49
DitchCarbon score
+31 vs industry average
Aer Lingus’s score of 49 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Aer Lingus?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Very High
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.024
20182025
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aer Lingus's reported carbon emissions
Aer Lingus, an Irish air transport services company, is actively working to address its carbon emissions.
In 2025, Aer Lingus's projected Scope 1 emissions are 2.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 2.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 800 million kg CO2e. Looking back to 2024, the airline's anticipated Scope 1 emissions were 2.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 2.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 800 million kg CO2e. For 2023, Aer Lingus reported Scope 1 emissions of 2.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 2.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1.3 billion kg CO2e.
Historical data shows a total of approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e in 2022, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 1.86 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3.42 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 444.5 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Aer Lingus reported Scope 1 emissions of 524.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1.91 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 159.2 million kg CO2e.
The company's emissions in 2020 included 723.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2.71 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 251.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, Aer Lingus's Scope 1 emissions were 2.32 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 4.41 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions were 594.7 million kg CO2e.
Aer Lingus's emissions data is sourced directly from Aer Lingus Group DAC. The company's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments and other climate targets are cascaded from its ultimate parent company, International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A., reflecting a unified approach to sustainability across the corporate family.
Assessing Aer Lingus as a supplier or portfolio company?
- See verified emissions data for over 2 million organizations
- View emissions forecasts for Aer Lingus and the organizations you buy from or invest in
- Get PCAF data quality (DQ) scores, including for private organizations
Aer Lingus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Aer Lingus yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A.See details
Not active
Carbon Disclosure Project
Sign in to view
Active
The Climate Pledge
See details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Not active
RE 100
See details
Not active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Aer Lingus2 months ago
49
Need this data for financed emissions?
PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more