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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.
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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
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aer Lingus's reported carbon emissions
Aer Lingus, an Irish air transport services provider, aims for significant carbon reductions. For 2025, the company projects approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 2.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and 800 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, Aer Lingus reported approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 800 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Looking back to 2023, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 2.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 1.3 billion kg CO2e.
Aer Lingus has set several climate commitments. The company aims for a 20% reduction in Group net CO2 emissions (Scope 1) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, they target a 20% reduction in net Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline. The ultimate goal for Aer Lingus is to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3) by 2050. These targets are sourced from the Aer Lingus 2023 Environmental Report.
Aer Lingus's climate commitments, including the net-zero target, are consistent with those of its parent company, International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A., through a corporate family relationship.
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Aer Lingus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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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
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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