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 score of 14 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zurich Airport's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zurich Airport reported carbon emissions of approximately 24,014,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,992,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 21,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the airport has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Over the years, Zurich Airport has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 29,067,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions by approximately 5,053,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by Zurich Airport. The airport continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | 1,484,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | - | - |
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Zurich 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.
