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London Gatwick Airport

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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41

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

London Gatwick Airport's score of 41 is higher than 95% 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, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 4,379,250,000 kg CO2e. The airport has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030, relative to a 1990 baseline. This goal is part of a broader science-based target to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Specifically, Gatwick aims to limit its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to below 1,500 tonnes CO2e by 2030, representing a remarkable 98% reduction compared to 1990 levels. In 2023, Gatwick's total emissions were approximately 3,856,012,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,201,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 18,047,000 kg CO2e. The airport's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aviation industry.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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London Gatwick Airport 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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