Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport, officially known as Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), serves as Hungary's primary international gateway. Located in the capital city of Budapest, the airport plays a crucial role in connecting Central and Eastern Europe to global destinations. Established in 1950, it has undergone significant expansions and modernisations, enhancing its capacity and services over the decades. As a key player in the aviation industry, Budapest Airport offers a range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, as well as retail and hospitality options. Its strategic location and state-of-the-art facilities position it as a leading hub in the region, catering to millions of travellers each year. Notably, Budapest Airport has received accolades for its customer service and operational efficiency, solidifying its reputation as a premier airport in Europe.
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Budapest Airport's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Budapest Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,300,043,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,845,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and about 1,260,043,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions include 85,200 kg CO2e from business travel and approximately 885,966,400 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, the airport's emissions were about 1,086,000,000 kg CO2e, with 11,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,868,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 1,075,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant increase in total emissions year-on-year. Budapest Airport has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the airport is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, which is essential for future sustainability efforts. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for the airport to establish clear climate action plans to address its carbon footprint effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,505,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,688,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 617,437,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Budapest Airport 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.
