Auckland International Airport Ltd
Auckland International Airport's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Auckland International Airport 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).
Auckland International Airport has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Auckland International Airport's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Auckland International Airport amounted to 4,404 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 Auckland International Airport increased by 2.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Auckland International Airport's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Auckland International Airport's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Auckland International Airport were 2,063 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Auckland International Airport reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Auckland International Airport's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Auckland International Airport's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Auckland International Airport's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
What are Auckland International Airport's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,341 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Auckland International Airport reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Auckland International Airport's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 31.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Auckland International Airport's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Auckland International Airport 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Auckland International Airport use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Auckland International Airport's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Auckland International Airport's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported 3,581,495 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 Auckland International Airport includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,581,495 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 3.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Auckland International Airport reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 56,839.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 emissions increased by 38.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Auckland International Airport disclose?
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,444,639 tCO₂e (96.18%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 127,320 tCO₂e (3.55%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 7,764 tCO₂e (0.22%)
Auckland International Airport's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Auckland International Airport’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,063 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 510 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Auckland International Airport's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Auckland International Airport's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.05 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 Auckland International Airport rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Auckland International Airport ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Auckland International Airport is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Auckland International Airport's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Auckland International Airport reported a total carbon footprint of 3,585,899 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.81% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Auckland International Airport's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.07%. a