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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.
How does Dubai Airports's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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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.
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.
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.