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.
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In 2024, SITA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 160,945,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from 162,032,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,864,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,627,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 156,454,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. SITA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. SITA is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 15% in 2019, and ensuring that 50% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SITA's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The data presented is sourced directly from SITA, with no cascaded emissions data from parent organizations.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,734,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 17,085,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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