Iberia
Iberia, officially known as Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, is a prominent airline headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1927, it has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving Europe and Latin America. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Iberia has evolved into a leading carrier, renowned for its extensive network and commitment to quality service. The airline offers a range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on connecting Spain to major global destinations. Iberia's unique offerings, such as its loyalty programme and modern fleet, enhance the travel experience for its customers. As a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Iberia holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Iberia's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Iberia's score of 19 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iberia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iberia's carbon emissions totalled approximately 5,016,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 4,993,397 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 24,089,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The airline has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target was established in 2023, reflecting Iberia's commitment to sustainable practices in the aviation sector. Looking at previous years, Iberia's emissions in 2022 were about 4,484,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,463,418 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 281,062,000 kg CO2e. The airline's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable peak in 2017 at about 78,770,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. Iberia is actively working towards its climate goals, having committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its reduction targets. The airline's strategy includes a focus on reducing emissions from all operational scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change in the aviation industry.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 5,459,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,028,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Iberia is committed to some 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.
