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Ags Airports Sustainability Profile

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AGS Airports, a prominent player in the aviation sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates major airports in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton. Founded in 2014, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in airport management, focusing on enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency. Specialising in airport operations, AGS Airports offers a range of services including terminal management, customer service, and infrastructure development. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation sets them apart in the industry, as they strive to reduce environmental impact while improving service quality. With a strong market position, AGS Airports has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in airport facilities and technology. Their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner in the aviation industry, contributing to the growth and development of regional air travel in the UK.

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10

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Ags Airports's score of 10 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ags Airports's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AGS Airports, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,137,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, 2,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 8,328,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions reflect a slight increase from 2022, when emissions were about 9,752,000 kg CO2e. The airport's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, AGS Airports Limited, which is responsible for the overall sustainability initiatives and reporting. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments disclosed in the latest reports, AGS Airports is actively engaged in climate initiatives, as indicated by their participation in industry-wide sustainability efforts. The airport's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint. As the aviation industry continues to face pressure to reduce its environmental impact, AGS Airports is positioned to enhance its climate commitments and explore effective strategies for emissions reduction in the future.

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20202021
Scope 1
4,800,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
Scope 3
104,221,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ags Airports's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ags Airports's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ags Airports's Location?

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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 Ags Airports is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ags Airports's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ags Airports's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 57% last year and decreased by approximately 57% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Employee Commuting
64%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Business Travel
<1%

Ags Airports's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Ags Airports 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.

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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