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British Airways

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British Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Kingdom, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1974, it has grown to become one of the world's leading airlines, operating an extensive network across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. The airline is renowned for its premium services, including World Traveller and Club World classes, which offer a unique blend of comfort and luxury. As a key player in the aviation industry, British Airways focuses on passenger and cargo transport, consistently achieving high standards in customer service and operational efficiency. Notable milestones include its merger with Iberia in 2011, forming the International Airlines Group (IAG), which solidified its market position. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, British Airways continues to enhance its offerings, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide.

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21

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

British Airways's score of 21 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British Airways's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, British Airways reported carbon emissions of approximately 15,019,941,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where emissions were about 11,886,669,000 kg CO2e, also solely from Scope 1. The airline has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for these years. Over the past few years, British Airways has seen fluctuations in its emissions. In 2021, total emissions were about 5,978,784,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with additional Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,908,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,674,405,000 kg CO2e. The airline's emissions peaked in 2019 at around 19,091,720,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. Despite these figures, British Airways has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A., reflecting the broader corporate strategy. British Airways continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint, although specific initiatives or pledges have not been detailed in the available data. The airline's commitment to sustainability remains a key focus, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
17,286,593,000
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Scope 2
65,308,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
5,225,577,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Airways'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 British Airways is in GB, which has a very 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.

British Airways 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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