Ryanair Sustainability Profile
Ryanair, officially known as Ryanair DAC, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1984, the airline has grown to become one of Europe’s largest carriers, operating over 1,800 flights daily across more than 200 destinations in 40 countries. Renowned for its budget-friendly fares, Ryanair has revolutionised air travel by offering no-frills services that appeal to cost-conscious travellers. The airline's core offerings include point-to-point passenger flights, with a focus on short-haul routes. Ryanair's unique business model emphasises efficiency and high aircraft utilisation, allowing it to maintain competitive pricing. Notable achievements include consistently high passenger numbers and a strong market position within the European aviation sector, making it a key player in the low-cost airline industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ryanair's score of 65 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ryanair's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Ryanair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,097,067,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 16,536,228,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,834,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3,558,006,000 kg CO2e. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Ryanair aims to reduce its CO2 intensity by 25% by the end of FY31, using FY23 as the base year, targeting approximately 50g CO2 per passenger kilometre. Additionally, the airline has committed to reducing Well-to-Wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions by 27% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2031, also from a 2023 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ryanair's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint in the aviation sector. The company has disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ryanair's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Ryanair's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 70% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 18% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Ryanair'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.
Ryanair has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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