Sita
Sita, officially known as Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques, is a leading provider of IT and telecommunications services for the aviation industry. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), Sita operates globally, serving major airports and airlines across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1949, the company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering innovations in air transport communications. Sita's core offerings encompass a range of solutions, including passenger management, baggage tracking, and airport operations, distinguished by their commitment to enhancing efficiency and customer experience. With a strong market position, Sita is recognised for its contributions to digital transformation in aviation, making it a trusted partner for airlines and airports worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sita's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Sita's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sita's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SITA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 242,403,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 239,785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (149,156,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (11,002,000 kg CO2e). SITA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, SITA plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 15% in 2019 to 100% by 2030 and aims for 50% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, SITA is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices and alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,734,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,716,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,085,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sita is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
