Iag
International Airlines Group (IAG), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global airline holding company formed in 2011 through the merger of British Airways and Iberia. With a strong presence in Europe and significant operations across North America, South America, and Asia, IAG has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry. The group encompasses several well-known airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling, each offering unique services tailored to diverse customer needs. IAG is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of the industry. Notable achievements include a robust recovery strategy post-pandemic and a focus on expanding its low-cost carrier segment, ensuring a competitive edge in the ever-evolving travel market.
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Iag's score of 34 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Iag's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at about 25,900,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 11,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its global operations by 2050. IAG has established near-term targets, including a 20% reduction in net Scope 1 CO2 emissions to 22,000,000,000 kg CO2e by 2030, and a similar 20% reduction in net Scope 3 emissions to 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e by the same year. These targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy and are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is sourced directly from IAG, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company is committed to transparency and has disclosed its emissions across various scopes, including significant categories within Scope 3, such as capital goods and employee commuting.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,760,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 61,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 7,880,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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