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Wizz Air Holdings

Wizz Air Holdings Plc, commonly known as Wizz Air, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Hungary (HU). Founded in 2003, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe and beyond, serving over 150 destinations in more than 40 countries. Wizz Air is renowned for its commitment to providing affordable air travel, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction. The airline's core services include passenger flights and ancillary services, distinguished by its modern fleet and innovative approach to low-cost travel. Wizz Air has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe, and has received numerous awards for its operational excellence. With a strong market position, Wizz Air continues to redefine air travel, making it accessible to millions of passengers each year.

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21

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Wizz Air Holdings's score of 21 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wizz Air Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wizz Air Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,194,402,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,811,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily encompass direct emissions from their operations. Additionally, the airline's Scope 2 emissions were about 1,463,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1,381,602,000 kg CO2e, covering indirect emissions from sources such as business travel and purchased goods. Wizz Air's emissions have fluctuated over recent years. In 2022, the airline emitted around 2,646,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside 787,825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The 2021 figures showed a reduction, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,303,397,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,197,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions, Wizz Air has faced challenges in establishing concrete reduction targets. Their previous near-term targets have been removed, and they currently do not have a net-zero commitment. The airline's climate commitments appear to be in a state of flux, with no long-term targets set as of now. Wizz Air's headquarters is located in Hungary, and as a player in the air transportation sector, it is crucial for the airline to enhance its sustainability efforts in line with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
3,310,219,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wizz Air Holdings'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. Wizz Air Holdings is headquartered in HU, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wizz Air Holdings is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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