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Iag

International Airlines Group (IAG), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global airline holding company formed in 2011 through the merger of British Airways and Iberia. With a strong presence in Europe and significant operations across North America, South America, and Asia, IAG has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry. The group encompasses several well-known airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling, each offering unique services tailored to diverse customer needs. IAG is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of the industry. Notable achievements include a robust recovery strategy post-pandemic and a focus on expanding its low-cost carrier segment, ensuring a competitive edge in the ever-evolving travel market.

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30

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Iag's score of 30 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iag's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,670,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 25,670,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 12,400,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions were around 6,530,000,000 kg CO2e. IAG has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term target reflects IAG's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively. The company has also set interim targets, although specific near-term reduction targets were not disclosed. In previous years, IAG's emissions have varied, with significant figures reported in 2022 at approximately 26,648,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021 at about 30,999,910 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The airline industry is under increasing pressure to reduce emissions, and IAG's commitments are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
28,760
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Scope 2
61,900,000
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Scope 3
7,880
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Iag is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Iag is participating in some 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

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