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British Airways

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does British Airways'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.

10

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

British Airways's score of 10 is higher than 71% 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, a reduction from about 11,886,669,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 19,091,720,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The emissions are categorised under Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Notably, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were reported as zero, indicating no emissions from purchased electricity or other indirect sources. Despite these figures, British Airways has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at further decreasing their carbon footprint. The airline's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, as reflected in the decrease in emissions per passenger kilometre, which fell from 0.096 kg CO2e in 2019 to 0.0862 kg CO2e in 2023. Overall, British Airways is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions, although specific targets and detailed climate pledges have not been made public.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Airways's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. British Airways is headquartered in GB, 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.

British Airways 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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