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 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. Historically, British Airways has seen fluctuations in its emissions, with 2021 reporting approximately 5,978,784,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, alongside 6,908,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 1,674,405,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The airline's emissions peaked in 2019 at about 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 data is cascaded from its parent company, International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A., reflecting the broader corporate strategy on emissions management. Overall, British Airways's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the airline industry in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in the context of increasing operational demands.
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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 | - | 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 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.
