Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport, officially known as Flughafen Frankfurt am Main, is a premier international airport located in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1936, it has evolved into one of the world's busiest airports, serving as a major hub for both passenger and cargo traffic. The airport's strategic location in the heart of Europe facilitates connections to over 300 destinations across more than 100 countries. As a key player in the aviation industry, Frankfurt Airport offers a wide range of services, including passenger terminals, cargo handling, and ground services. Its unique blend of efficiency and customer-focused amenities sets it apart from competitors. Notably, it has received accolades for its operational excellence and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its position as a leader in the global air transport sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Frankfurt Airport's score of 3 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Frankfurt Airport's reported carbon emissions
In 2018, Frankfurt Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,018,631,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 188,631,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 62,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,770,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). By 2019, total emissions decreased to about 1,745,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 37,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 133,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,575,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, emissions further declined to approximately 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 160,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 50,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 remaining at 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the reductions observed in recent years, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges from Frankfurt Airport. The airport's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although specific initiatives or targets for further reductions have not been disclosed. The airport continues to focus on improving its climate intensity metrics, with reported values of 2.07 in 2018, 1.86 in 2019, 2.83 in 2020, and 1.94 in 2021, indicating a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.
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Add to project| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,000 | 000 | 000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Frankfurt Airport is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
