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AU
updated 18 days ago

Sydney Airport

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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.

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17

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Sydney Airport's score of 17 is lower than 54% 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 6508000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 69641000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 489103000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 6603000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 74346000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 450169000 kg CO2e in 2022. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 76149000 kg CO2e in 2023, down from 80949000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at 1.94 kg CO2e per passenger in 2023, compared to 2.75 kg CO2e per passenger in 2022, indicating improved efficiency. Sydney Airport has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is sourced directly from Sydney Airport Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The airport continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate action.

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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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sydney Airport's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is 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. This request for Sydney Airport is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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