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Barcelona- El Prat Airport

Barcelona-El Prat Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat, is a key international gateway located in Catalonia, Spain. Operated by Aena S.A., the airport serves as a major hub for both domestic and international flights, connecting millions of passengers to various destinations across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1916, it has undergone significant expansions and modernisations, solidifying its position as one of the busiest airports in Europe. The airport offers a range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on enhancing the travel experience through state-of-the-art facilities. Notably, Barcelona-El Prat is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it a leader in the aviation industry. With its strategic location and robust operational capabilities, the airport continues to play a vital role in supporting the region's economy and tourism.

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How does Barcelona- El Prat Airport's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

5

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Barcelona- El Prat Airport's score of 5 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barcelona- El Prat Airport's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Barcelona-El Prat Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 315,524 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across different scopes: 524 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 200 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 315,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions primarily stemmed from purchased goods and services, accounting for about 215,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for the airport. This indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments, as many airports and organisations are increasingly adopting science-based targets to mitigate their carbon footprints. Overall, while Barcelona-El Prat Airport has provided emissions data, the absence of formal reduction initiatives highlights the need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with global sustainability goals.

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20152021
Scope 1
393,902,000
000
Scope 2
297,891,000
000
Scope 3
9,578,359,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barcelona- El Prat Airport's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very 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. Barcelona- El Prat Airport is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Barcelona- El Prat Airport is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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