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Air Transport
GB
updated 7 days ago

London Gatwick Airport

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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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31

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.

16

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London Gatwick Airport's score of 31 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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London Gatwick Airport's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, London Gatwick Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,405,205,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,617,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 18,338,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 4,379,250,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 25,955,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Gatwick's total emissions were about 3,856,012,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 9,201,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 18,047,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,828,765,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Gatwick Airport has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030, targeting an 80% reduction from a 1990 baseline. Furthermore, the airport is committed to achieving net zero for market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with an absolute cap on residual emissions set below 1,500 tCO2e, representing a 98% reduction compared to 1990 levels. The emissions data is cascaded from Gatwick Airport Limited, which is a current subsidiary of Vinci SA. This relationship influences the airport's sustainability initiatives and targets, aligning with broader corporate climate strategies.

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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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