Flybe Group Limited, commonly known as Flybe, is a prominent regional airline headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1979, Flybe has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving the UK and European markets. The airline focuses on providing essential domestic and international flights, catering to both business and leisure travellers. Flybe is renowned for its unique approach to regional air travel, offering a wide range of routes that connect smaller airports to major cities. With a commitment to customer service and operational efficiency, Flybe has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the largest regional airline in Europe at various points in its history. The company continues to adapt to the evolving aviation landscape, maintaining a strong market position through innovation and strategic partnerships.
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Flybe Group Limited's score of 27 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Flybe Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,104,300 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 374,200 kg CO2e, comprising 36,400 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 337,800 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 315,900 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, accounted for about 703,500 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Flybe's total emissions were around 1,136,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 399,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 400,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 457,700 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Flybe has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Flybe Group Limited. Overall, Flybe Group Limited's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the aviation industry in managing carbon footprints, particularly in the context of increasing scrutiny over environmental impacts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 427,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 714,800 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 682,200 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Flybe Group Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 54% last year and increased by approximately 3% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 50% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Flybe Group Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

