International Consolidated Airlines Group SA
IAG's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, IAG 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).
IAG has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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.  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.  b | 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.  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 IAG's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IAG amounted to 27,253,400 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 IAG increased by 5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
IAG's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IAG's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of IAG were 27,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has IAG reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IAG's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IAG's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are IAG's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, IAG reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,700 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 53,400 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has IAG reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IAG's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 28.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IAG's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that IAG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does IAG use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, IAG reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
IAG's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into IAG's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, IAG reported 11,923,527 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 IAG includes a breakdown across 13 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
IAG's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IAG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, IAG reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,923,527 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 79.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has IAG reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IAG's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that IAG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IAG's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that IAG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IAG disclose?
In 2024, IAG reported emissions for 13 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 IAG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to IAG's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,800,000 tCO₂e (48.64%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,100,000 tCO₂e (26%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,200,000 tCO₂e (10.06%)
IAG's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IAG’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, IAG reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,819 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 943.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
IAG's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does IAG's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, IAG reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 943.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.48 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does IAG rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, IAG ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places IAG among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into IAG's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, IAG reported a total carbon footprint of 39,176,927 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.44% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to IAG's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 69.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 30.44%. a