AerCap Holdings NV
AerCap Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, AerCap Holdings 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).
AerCap Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into AerCap Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AerCap Holdings amounted to 4,117 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AerCap Holdings increased by 608.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
AerCap Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AerCap Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of AerCap Holdings were 3,951 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), AerCap Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1,150.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are AerCap Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, AerCap Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 166 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has AerCap Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), AerCap Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 37.36% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does AerCap Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, AerCap Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
AerCap Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into AerCap Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, AerCap Holdings reported 44,408,111 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of AerCap Holdings includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, AerCap Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 44,408,111 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has AerCap Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 24.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AerCap Holdings disclose?
In 2023, AerCap Holdings reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 44,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e (99.98%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,111 tCOâ‚‚e (0.02%)
AerCap Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AerCap Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, AerCap Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 44,412,228 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.63% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to AerCap Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.01%.