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Air Transport
AE
updated 9 days ago

Dubai Airports

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Dubai Airports, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), is a leading entity in the aviation industry, primarily overseeing the operations of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). Founded in 2007, the organisation has achieved significant milestones, including the rapid expansion of DXB, which has consistently ranked among the world's busiest airports. Specialising in airport management and development, Dubai Airports offers unique services that enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive aviation sector. With a strategic position in the global market, Dubai Airports has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a key player in international air travel.

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5

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Dubai Airports's score of 5 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dubai Airports's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Dubai Airports reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,561,906,038 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 577,685 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to approximately 926,715 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 5,556,190,6038 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes downstream leased assets (about 5,490,581,971 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 2,269,501 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 2,247,059 kg CO2e). Despite the significant emissions figures, Dubai Airports has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or climate pledges currently in place. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that the figures are independently reported. Dubai Airports continues to engage in industry-standard practices for carbon management, but further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments are not available at this time.

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Dubai Airports is in AE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Dubai Airports 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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