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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In 2022, SITA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 184,931,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,693,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 987,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 182,251,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, SITA targets a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. SITA's climate strategy includes a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a near-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% by 2030. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 15% in 2019 to 100% by 2030, and aims for 50% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2027. The emissions data and targets are part of SITA's broader sustainability initiatives, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to industry-leading climate action.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,734,000 | - | 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 |
Scope 3 | 17,085,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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