Copenhagen Airports A/S
Copenhagen Airports's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports 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).
Copenhagen Airports 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 1 | 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.  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.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Copenhagen Airports's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Copenhagen Airports amounted to 9,342 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 Copenhagen Airports increased by 0.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Copenhagen Airports's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copenhagen Airports's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Copenhagen Airports were 2,761 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Copenhagen Airports reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Copenhagen Airports's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copenhagen Airports's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Copenhagen Airports's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,868 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,581 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Copenhagen Airports reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Copenhagen Airports's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 44.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copenhagen Airports's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Copenhagen Airports 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Copenhagen Airports use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Copenhagen Airports's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Copenhagen Airports's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported 455,436 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 Copenhagen Airports includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported total Scope 3 emissions of 455,436 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 40% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 60% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Copenhagen Airports reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 63.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 emissions increased by 84.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Copenhagen Airports disclose?
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports 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 Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 266,300 tCO₂e (58.39%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 72,050 tCO₂e (15.8%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 61,679 tCO₂e (13.52%)
Copenhagen Airports's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Copenhagen Airports’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,761 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 707 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Copenhagen Airports's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Copenhagen Airports's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.47 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Copenhagen Airports rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Copenhagen Airports among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Copenhagen Airports's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Copenhagen Airports reported a total carbon footprint of 464,778 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 81.79% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Copenhagen Airports's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.42%. a