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Aercap

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Aercap Holdings N.V., commonly known as Aercap, is a leading global player in the aircraft leasing industry, headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1995, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Aercap focuses on the acquisition, management, and leasing of commercial aircraft, providing tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of airlines worldwide. With a portfolio of over 1,300 aircraft, Aercap stands out for its extensive market knowledge and innovative financing solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest aircraft lessors globally, which underscores its robust market position. Aercap's commitment to sustainability and customer-centric services further enhances its reputation in the aviation sector.

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35

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Aercap's score of 35 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aercap's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AerCap reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52,808,688,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,478,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 118,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 52,805,092,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing approximately 3,952,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, AerCap's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 44,408,111,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,951,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 166,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 44,408,111,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on this category. AerCap has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by AerCap Holdings N.V. Overall, AerCap's emissions profile highlights a significant environmental impact, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for the aviation leasing sector. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for AerCap to enhance its climate strategy in alignment with industry standards.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aercap's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is 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. This request for Aercap is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Aercap is not participating in any 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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