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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Industry Benchmark
Zurich Airport's score of 14 is higher than 74% 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 23,992,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 21,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 24,014,000 kg CO2e. The airport's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 32,372,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 4,261,934,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Zurich Airport has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the airport continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The significant proportion of Scope 3 emissions highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their overall climate strategy.
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Add to project| 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.
