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updated 6 months ago

British Airways Plc

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British Airways Plc, commonly referred to as BA, is a leading airline headquartered in the picturesque town of Waterside, near London, England. Established in 1974, British Airways has grown to become one of the largest and most recognised carriers in the world, serving over 180 destinations across more than 70 countries. Operating primarily in the aviation industry, British Airways offers a range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, with a strong emphasis on customer experience and operational excellence. The airline is renowned for its premium offerings, such as the Club World business class and First Class services, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, British Airways has consistently maintained a strong market position, earning accolades for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in air travel.

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32

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

British Airways Plc's score of 32 is higher than 66% 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 Plc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from British Airways Plc

British Airways Plc, headquartered in Portugal, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The airline is a current subsidiary of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG), which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, British Airways inherits reduction targets and initiatives from IAG, which is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline is actively involved in various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from IAG. While specific reduction targets for British Airways are not detailed, the overarching goals set by IAG include significant reductions in emissions across all scopes, particularly focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which pertain to direct and indirect emissions from owned or controlled sources. The airline is also exploring sustainable aviation fuels and other innovations to further reduce its carbon footprint. In summary, while British Airways Plc does not currently report specific emissions data, it is aligned with the ambitious climate commitments of its parent company, IAG, aiming for substantial reductions in carbon emissions and a transition towards sustainable aviation practices.

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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
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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 Plc's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is 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. This request for British Airways Plc is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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British Airways Plc 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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