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.
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British Airways's score of 10 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
British Airways's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, British Airways reported carbon emissions of approximately 15,019,941,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, with no emissions recorded for Scope 2 and Scope 3. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, as emissions in 2022 were about 11,886,669,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, indicating a trend towards lower emissions. Over the years, British Airways has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2019, the airline's Scope 1 emissions were about 19,091,720,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, they dropped to approximately 7,250,236,000 kg CO2e. The airline's Scope 2 emissions have also varied, with a peak of about 68,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016. Despite these reductions, British Airways has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The airline's focus appears to be on improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions per passenger kilometre, which was reported at approximately 0.0862 kg CO2e in 2023. Overall, British Airways is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint, but further commitments and transparency regarding future targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,286,593,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,308,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,225,577,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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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.
