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Edinburgh Airport, officially known as Edinburgh Airport Limited, is a prominent hub within the air transport services industry, based in the United Kingdom. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, it serves as a key gateway for both domestic and international travel, with extensive operational reach across Europe and beyond. Since its establishment in 1947, the airport has grown significantly, becoming one of the busiest in Scotland and a vital component of the UK’s aviation network.
The airport’s core offerings include passenger flights, cargo services, and ground handling, with a focus on delivering efficient and reliable travel experiences. Its modern facilities and strategic location have helped it secure a strong market position, recognised for high standards of service and operational excellence. Edinburgh Airport continues to evolve, maintaining its status as a leading UK air transport hub.
41
DitchCarbon score
+23 vs industry average
Edinburgh Airport’s score of 41 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.024
20182025
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Edinburgh Airport's reported carbon emissions
Edinburgh Airport, headquartered in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 180 million kg CO2e in 2023. This includes about 2.38 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3.38 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 173.89 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 265,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Edinburgh Airport's total emissions were about 61.51 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 2.71 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 58.79 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were around 2.94 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 4.54 million kg CO2e.
Edinburgh Airport has been carbon neutral since 2021, achieved through emissions reductions and small purchases of nature-based, long-term carbon offsets. The airport is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by reducing them to the lowest possible level by 2022. Edinburgh Airport Limited, as a current subsidiary, inherits its SBTi targets and CDP reporting from its ultimate parent company, Vinci SA.
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Edinburgh Airport’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Vinci SASee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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Active
The Climate Pledge
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Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Not active
RE 100
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Not active
Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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