Airport Authority Hong Kong
The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), is a leading entity in the air transport services industry, specifically classified under code 62. Established in 1995, AAHK has played a pivotal role in the development and management of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), one of the world's busiest airports.
With a focus on providing exceptional airport services, AAHK oversees operations that include passenger and cargo handling, airport infrastructure development, and customer experience enhancement. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned HKIA as a global aviation hub, recognised for its efficiency and world-class facilities. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in international airport awards, reflecting AAHK's dedication to excellence in air transport services.
-8 vs industry average
Airport Authority Hong Kong’s score of 9 is lower than 31% 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
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Airport Authority Hong Kong's reported carbon emissions
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, operating within the air transport services industry (62). The organisation has set an ambitious target to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute emissions by 2035, using 2018 as its baseline year.
For the reporting year 2023, AAHK reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.0 million kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion, fugitive emissions, and stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity totalled about 109.2 million kg CO2e. This represents a combined total of approximately 111.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023.
In 2022, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 6.7 million kg CO2e, covering mobile combustion, fugitive emissions, and stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were around 94.9 million kg CO2e, making a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 101.6 million kg CO2e for that year.
Previous data shows Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 160.58 million kg CO2e in 2018 and approximately 178.19 million kg CO2e in 2013.
AAHK's sustainability report indicates a mid-point target for 2023 towards its overall 2035 reduction goal. The organisation has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, with key categories such as purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution identified as missing data points. AAHK also reports its GHG intensity per workload unit, with a value of 1.35 for the reporting year 2023.
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Airport Authority Hong Kong’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2035
55% reduction in all scopes
We are working towards the HKIA 2035 midpoint target of 55% reduction in absolute emissions by 2035 from a 2018 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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