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London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport, officially known as London Stansted Airport Limited, is a key player in the UK aviation industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1943, it has evolved into one of the major airports serving London and the surrounding regions, primarily focusing on low-cost and charter airlines. Stansted Airport is renowned for its efficient passenger services and modern facilities, catering to millions of travellers each year. Its unique offerings include a wide range of shopping and dining options, alongside seamless transport links to central London and beyond. With a strong market position, Stansted has consistently been recognised for its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, making it a preferred choice for both leisure and business travellers.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

London Stansted Airport's score of 2 is lower than 80% 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 Stansted Airport's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, London Stansted Airport reported a gross market-based emissions intensity of approximately 100.0 kg CO2e per traffic unit, a significant reduction from about 220.0 kg CO2e per traffic unit in 2022. This indicates a positive trend in their efforts to lower carbon emissions. For 2024, the airport aims to further decrease its emissions intensity to about 80.0 kg CO2e per traffic unit. Currently, there are no disclosed Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, nor specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their reports. However, the airport's commitment to reducing emissions is evident through its ongoing initiatives to improve operational efficiency and sustainability practices. As the aviation industry increasingly focuses on climate action, London Stansted Airport is positioned to contribute to these efforts through its emissions reduction strategies.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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London Stansted Airport is not participating in any 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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