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Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport Corporation Limited, commonly known as Sydney Airport, is a leading international gateway located in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1936, it has grown to become one of the busiest airports in the Southern Hemisphere, serving millions of passengers annually. The airport operates primarily in the aviation industry, focusing on passenger and freight services, as well as retail and hospitality offerings. Sydney Airport is strategically positioned to connect Australia with major global destinations, enhancing its reputation as a vital hub for both domestic and international travel. Notable achievements include its recognition for operational efficiency and customer service excellence. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Sydney Airport continues to set industry standards, making it a key player in the global aviation landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sydney Airport'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.

10

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Sydney Airport's score of 10 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sydney Airport's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sydney Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 76,149,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 69,641,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 489,103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Over the years, Sydney Airport has shown a trend in emissions intensity per passenger, with a notable reduction to about 1.94 kg CO2e per passenger in 2023, down from 2.75 kg CO2e in 2022. This indicates a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint associated with passenger travel. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Sydney Airport continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the aviation industry.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
5,746,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
79,898,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
952,747,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sydney Airport's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sydney Airport is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon 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.

Sydney Airport 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.

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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