Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport, officially known as Flughafen Zürich AG, is a premier international airport located in Zurich, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1945, it has evolved into a vital hub for both passenger and cargo traffic, serving as a gateway to Europe and beyond. The airport's strategic location in the heart of Switzerland enhances its operational significance, catering to millions of travellers annually. As a key player in the aviation industry, Zurich Airport offers a range of services, including passenger handling, cargo operations, and retail management. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, with notable achievements in environmental management and customer service excellence. Recognised as one of the best airports in Europe, Zurich Airport continues to strengthen its market position through ongoing development and investment in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Zurich Airport's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zurich Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,636,736,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 99.6% of the total. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 23,843,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 19,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were approximately 23,992,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased slightly from about 21,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Zurich Airport has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 4,153,941,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at about 24,014,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the airport's emissions were approximately 3,471,982,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 29,043,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 24,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Zurich Airport has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is sourced directly from Flughafen Zürich AG, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The airport continues to monitor its carbon footprint and is committed to improving its sustainability practices in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,505,000 | 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 2 | 1,484,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,912,402,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Zurich 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.
