Aena SME SA

Common Name
Aena SME
Country
Spain
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airports & Air Services
Employees
9,511
Ticker
AENA
Exchange
BOLSA DE MADRID
Description
Aena S.M.E., S.A. is a state-owned entity specializing in the management and operation of airports. As one of the world’s largest airport operators by passenger volume, its core business is to oversee...

Aena SME's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Aena SME completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Aena SME has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Aena SME’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Aena SME’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Aena SME's Non-financial report 2024
a. Aena SME's Non-financial report 2024
b. Aena SME's Climate Change Strategy Report 2023
b. Aena SME's Climate Change Strategy Report 2023

Insights into Aena SME's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aena SME amounted to 133,439.71 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aena SME increased by 203.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Aena SME's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202406.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-34%-2%+6%-2%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Aena SME's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aena SME were 17,690.49 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Aena SME reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Aena SME's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Aena SME's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Aena SME's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Aena SME reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,871.34 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 115,749.22 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Aena SME use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Aena SME reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Aena SME's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Aena SME's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Aena SME reported 4,330,719.69 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Aena SME includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Aena SME's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-55%+21%+45%+29%+3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Aena SME's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Aena SME reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,330,719.69 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 22.63% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 77.37% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Aena SME reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Aena SME's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Aena SME 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Aena SME's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Aena SME 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aena SME disclose?

In 2024, Aena SME reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Aena SME's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Aena SME's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,306,941.29 tCO₂e (76.36%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 452,497.8 tCO₂e (10.45%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 340,343.94 tCO₂e (7.86%)

Aena SME's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(7.9%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(10.4%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(76.4%)

Insights into Aena SME’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Aena SME reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,690.49 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,998 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Aena SME's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00050,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)0.252005,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TGHGCTecnicas ReunidasYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,790 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,632Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MFCCYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,792,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,440Scope 1 Intensity: 825.52 tCO2e/$MEnavYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,783 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,067Scope 1 Intensity: 3.55 tCO2e/$MAeroports de ParisYear: 2024Scope 1: 78,930 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,408Scope 1 Intensity: 12.32 tCO2e/$MFlughafen WienYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,095Scope 1 Intensity: 8.99 tCO2e/$MCopenhagen AirportsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,761 tCO2eRevenue: $M 707Scope 1 Intensity: 3.91 tCO2e/$MBAFSYear: 2021Scope 1: 733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 49Scope 1 Intensity: 15.07 tCO2e/$MFraportYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,428Scope 1 Intensity: 7.36 tCO2e/$MDO & COYear: 2025Scope 1: 48,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,487Scope 1 Intensity: 19.45 tCO2e/$MACSYear: 2024Scope 1: 327,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43,324Scope 1 Intensity: 7.55 tCO2e/$MSATSYear: 2025Scope 1: 240,351 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,333Scope 1 Intensity: 55.47 tCO2e/$MTTTechnical Publications ServiceYear: 2024Scope 1: 163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MGAPYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,622Scope 1 Intensity: 2.68 tCO2e/$MGGGMR AirportsYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,673 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,219Scope 1 Intensity: 4.65 tCO2e/$MHHHaikou Meilan International AirportYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 325Scope 1 Intensity: 7.88 tCO2e/$MASURYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,780 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,512Scope 1 Intensity: 15.73 tCO2e/$MFlughafen ZuerichYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,465Scope 1 Intensity: 17.40 tCO2e/$MGGGuangzhou Baiyun International AirportYear: 2023Scope 1: 18,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 905Scope 1 Intensity: 20.40 tCO2e/$MCCCelebi Hava ServisiYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,396 tCO2eRevenue: $M 542Scope 1 Intensity: 22.86 tCO2e/$MTAV Havalimanlari HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,450Scope 1 Intensity: 21.06 tCO2e/$MAuckland International AirportYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 510Scope 1 Intensity: 4.05 tCO2e/$MAirports of Thailand PCLYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 437Scope 1 Intensity: 6.45 tCO2e/$MCorporacion America AirportsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,843Scope 1 Intensity: 6.16 tCO2e/$MJoby AviationYear: 2024Scope 1: 839 tCO2eRevenue: $M 0Scope 1 Intensity: 6,169.12 tCO2e/$MAena SMEYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,998Scope 1 Intensity: 2.95 tCO2e/$M

How does Aena SME's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Aena SME reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.43 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Aena SME rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Aena SME ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Aena SME among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Aena SME's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Aena SME reported a total carbon footprint of 4,464,159.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.79% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Aena SME's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.59%. a

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