Sita
Sita, officially known as Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques, is a leading provider of IT and telecommunications services for the aviation industry. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), Sita operates globally, serving major airports and airlines across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1949, the company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering innovations in air transport communications. Sita's core offerings encompass a range of solutions, including passenger management, baggage tracking, and airport operations, distinguished by their commitment to enhancing efficiency and customer experience. With a strong market position, Sita is recognised for its contributions to digital transformation in aviation, making it a trusted partner for airlines and airports worldwide.
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Industry Benchmark
Sita's score of 57 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sita's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SITA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 160,945,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from 2023's total of about 162,032,000 kg CO2e. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,864,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,627,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, which total around 156,454,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions are purchased goods and services (approximately 67,446,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 54,550,000 kg CO2e). SITA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. SITA also commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and ensuring that 50% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SITA's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that SITA is independently managing its emissions and climate strategy.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,734,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,716,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,802,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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