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Ryanair Holdings plc, commonly known as Ryanair, is a leading player in the air transport services industry, with its headquarters based in Ireland. Established in 1984, the airline has grown to become one of Europe's most prominent low-cost carriers, serving numerous destinations across the continent and beyond. Its core offerings include budget-friendly flights, efficient route networks, and a focus on cost minimisation, which have helped it maintain a strong market position.
Ryanair's innovative business model and commitment to affordability have set it apart within the highly competitive airline sector. The company’s extensive operational reach across Europe, combined with its reputation for punctuality and customer service, have contributed to its notable achievements in the air transport industry. As a key player in the low-cost airline market, Ryanair continues to shape the landscape of affordable air travel.
+30 vs industry average
Ryanair’s score of 48 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ryanair's 2025 carbon emissions reached approximately 20.1 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 (about 16.5 billion kg CO2e), Scope 2 (approximately 2.8 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (around 3.6 billion kg CO2e). For 2024, total emissions were approximately 18.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for about 15.4 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 for approximately 3.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were around 17.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 being approximately 14.3 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 totalling about 3.1 billion kg CO2e.
The airline has set a long-term target for net-zero emissions by 2050. More specifically, Ryanair is aiming for a 25% reduction in CO2 intensity by the end of FY31, using FY23 as the base year, targeting approximately 50g CO2e per passenger-kilometre. Additionally, there is a Scope 1 emissions reduction target of 40% by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. Ryanair also commits to reducing Well-to-Wake scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions by 27% per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) by 2031, from a 2023 base year, a target consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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2031
27% reduction in Scope 1
2031
27% reduction in Scope 1
Ryanair Holdings plc commits to reduce Well-to-Wake scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions 27% per RTK by 2031 from a 2023 base year. * ** *…
2031
27% reduction in scope 3 total
Ryanair Holdings plc commits to reduce Well-to-Wake scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions 27% per RTK by 2031 from a 2023 base year. * ** *…
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