Skyscanner
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Skyscanner'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 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.
Industry Benchmark
Skyscanner's score of 26 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Skyscanner's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Skyscanner reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,503,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 2,031,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1,492,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 6,503,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (6,503,000 kg CO2e), business travel (3,394,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (986,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Skyscanner's total emissions were about 13,091,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions remaining constant at 81,000 kg CO2e and 218,000 kg CO2e, respectively. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Skyscanner has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency regarding its emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 81,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 218,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,387,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Skyscanner is not committed to any 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.
