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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Iag's score of 34 is higher than 66% 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 2024, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 27,200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 359,204,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (around 343,377,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, IAG's Scope 1 emissions were about 25,900,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 11,200,000,000 kg CO2e. IAG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its global operations by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 20% reduction in net Scope 1 CO2 emissions by 2030, aiming to lower emissions to 22,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, IAG plans to achieve a 20% reduction in net Scope 3 CO2 emissions, targeting 6,600,000 kg CO2e by the same year. These commitments are part of IAG's broader sustainability strategy, which is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes long-term net zero targets across all scopes. The data reported is sourced directly from IAG, with no cascaded emissions data from a parent organization.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,990,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 40,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 8,790,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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