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 2024, SITA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 160.9 million kg CO2e, a slight decrease from approximately 162.0 million kg CO2e in 2023. The breakdown of emissions for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1.6 million kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, which total approximately 156.4 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (approximately 67.4 million kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 54.6 million kg CO2e). SITA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, SITA plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 15% in 2019 to 100% by 2030, and to ensure that 50% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2027. The company is also committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has established a linear yearly emission reduction target of 4.2% for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions through to 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SITA's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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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 |
Sita's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Sita 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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