London Gatwick Airport, officially known as Gatwick Airport Limited, is a prominent international airport located in West Sussex, England, approximately 30 miles south of Central London. Founded in 1930, it has evolved into one of the UK's busiest airports, serving millions of passengers annually and connecting them to over 200 destinations worldwide. As a key player in the aviation industry, Gatwick Airport focuses on passenger and cargo services, offering a unique single-runway operation that maximises efficiency. The airport is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, having achieved significant milestones in environmental management. With a strong market position, Gatwick consistently ranks among the top airports in Europe, celebrated for its customer service and operational excellence.
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In 2023, London Gatwick Airport reported carbon emissions of approximately 9201000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and 182773000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources. Notably, Scope 2 emissions were recorded at zero, indicating a significant reduction in energy-related emissions. Over the past few years, Gatwick has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with 2022 figures showing about 8922000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 141377000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The airport has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint through various operational improvements. The emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and managing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,223,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 696,628,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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London Gatwick 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.