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Skyscanner Sustainability Profile

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Skyscanner, officially known as Skyscanner Ltd, is a leading travel search engine headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a key player in the travel industry, providing users with comprehensive flight, hotel, and car hire comparisons across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Skyscanner's core services include its user-friendly platform that allows travellers to find the best deals on flights and accommodations, making it a go-to resource for millions. The company is renowned for its innovative features, such as flexible search options and price alerts, which set it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Skyscanner has achieved significant milestones, including being named one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies, solidifying its reputation as a trusted travel companion.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

25

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Skyscanner's score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Skyscanner's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Skyscanner Holdings Limited

Skyscanner, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have available emissions data for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Trip.com Group Limited, Skyscanner's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are influenced by its parent company's sustainability strategies. While specific emissions figures are not provided, Skyscanner is part of a broader corporate family that is engaged in various climate initiatives, including those set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Trip.com Group Limited. Skyscanner has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or achievements at this time. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change through its participation in industry-standard initiatives, reflecting a growing trend among travel and technology companies to enhance their sustainability practices. As the company continues to develop its climate strategy, it is expected to align with the increasing demand for transparency and accountability in carbon emissions reporting within the travel sector.

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20232024
Scope 1
99,000
000,000
Scope 2
142,000
000,000
Scope 3
21,716,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Skyscanner's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Skyscanner's primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Skyscanner's Location?

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Very high
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 Skyscanner is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Skyscanner's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Skyscanner's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 30% last year and increased by approximately 30% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
59%
Capital Goods
23%
Business Travel
10%
Employee Commuting
4%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Skyscanner's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Skyscanner has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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