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Zurich Airport

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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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39

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Zurich Airport's score of 39 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 emissions distributed across various scopes: 23,843,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 19,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 4,636,736,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 23,992,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 21,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2023 were approximately 4,153,941,000 kg CO2e. Zurich Airport has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the airport is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Flughafen Zürich AG, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. Overall, Zurich Airport's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, including passenger travel and freight. The airport continues to explore strategies to enhance its sustainability efforts and mitigate its environmental impact.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
26,505,000
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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
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zurich 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 Zurich Airport is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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