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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In 2024, Wizz Air Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,771,643,000 kg CO2e, which includes 5,771,643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,773,193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the airline's emissions were about 4,811,337,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,463,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,381,602,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The 2022 figures showed emissions of approximately 2,646,742,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,764,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 787,825,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Wizz Air has not set any near-term or long-term reduction targets and is not committed to net-zero emissions. Previous commitments have been removed, indicating a lack of formalised climate targets. The airline's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. Wizz Air's emissions intensity per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) was reported at 0.047 kg CO2e in 2025, reflecting their operational efficiency in terms of emissions per unit of service provided. The airline continues to operate within the air transportation sector, headquartered in Hungary, and is actively monitoring its carbon footprint despite the absence of formal reduction commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,310,219,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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.
Wizz Air Holdings has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
