Ryanair
Ryanair, officially known as Ryanair DAC, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1984, the airline has grown to become one of Europe’s largest carriers, operating over 1,800 flights daily across more than 200 destinations in 40 countries. Renowned for its budget-friendly fares, Ryanair has revolutionised air travel by offering no-frills services that appeal to cost-conscious travellers. The airline's core offerings include point-to-point passenger flights, with a focus on short-haul routes. Ryanair's unique business model emphasises efficiency and high aircraft utilisation, allowing it to maintain competitive pricing. Notable achievements include consistently high passenger numbers and a strong market position within the European aviation sector, making it a key player in the low-cost airline industry.
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Ryanair's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ryanair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,644,168,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 15,377,020,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 491,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,266,657,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of around 17,368,872,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,266,186,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,372,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at about 3,100,131,000 kg CO2e. Ryanair has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the airline aims to reduce its CO2 intensity by 25% by the end of FY31, using FY23 as the base year, which translates to a target of approximately 50 grams of CO2 per passenger kilometre. Furthermore, Ryanair has committed to reducing Well-to-Wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 27% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2031, also based on 2023 figures. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ryanair's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint in the aviation sector. The company is actively working towards these goals while publicly reporting its progress on emissions and sustainability initiatives.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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