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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.

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How does Frankfurt Airport'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.

8

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Frankfurt Airport's score of 8 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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). The following year, 2019, 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 at 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Frankfurt Airport. The airport's commitment to sustainability is evident through 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, and 2.83 in 2020, indicating a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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 Frankfurt Airport is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Frankfurt Airport 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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