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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA

Common Name
IAG
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Employees
54,620
Ticker
IAG
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. is a multinational airline holding company that oversees a portfolio of major passenger and cargo aviation businesses. The group operates through brands ...

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)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
27,200,000a
25,900,000a
21,130,000b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
12,700a
12,300a
11,700b
Location-Based
53,400a
54,700a
N/A
Total Scope 3
11,923,527a
11,200,000a
5,495,408b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
814.28a
794.4988a
859.2894b
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a. IAG's Consolidated Non-Financial Report 2024
b. IAG's Consolidated Non-Financial Report 2023

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

20192020202120222023202408 M16 M24 M32 MtCO2e-64%-1%+93%+23%+5%
  • 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

201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • 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

20192020202120222023202403 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e-66%-9%+65%+104%+6%
  • 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 emissionshave 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

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(10.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(26.0%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(48.6%)

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 33,404 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 814.28 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

IAG's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

100,000500,0005,000,00020,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Copa HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,089,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,446Scope 1 Intensity: 896.53 tCO2e/$MEva AirwaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,099,299 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,746Scope 1 Intensity: 1,052.32 tCO2e/$MKorean Air LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,323,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1,094.03 tCO2e/$MThai Airways InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,388,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,454Scope 1 Intensity: 988.13 tCO2e/$MJapan AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,908Scope 1 Intensity: 891.10 tCO2e/$MANA HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,278,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,576Scope 1 Intensity: 830.79 tCO2e/$MAir China CargoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,672,670 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,820Scope 1 Intensity: 593.05 tCO2e/$MHainan Airlines HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,830,995 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,939Scope 1 Intensity: 1,211.69 tCO2e/$MCathay Pacific AirwaysYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,760,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,001Scope 1 Intensity: 1,117.30 tCO2e/$MQantas AirwaysYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,139,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,410Scope 1 Intensity: 787.77 tCO2e/$MDelta Air LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,284,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 61,643Scope 1 Intensity: 604.85 tCO2e/$MLATAM Airlines GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,118,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,026,463Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MSingapore AirlinesYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,139,994 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,545Scope 1 Intensity: 1,178.41 tCO2e/$MInterglobe AviationYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,706,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,084Scope 1 Intensity: 1,068.46 tCO2e/$MRyanair HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,536,228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,098Scope 1 Intensity: 1,095.28 tCO2e/$MUnited Airlines HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,520,027 tCO2eRevenue: $M 57,063Scope 1 Intensity: 675.04 tCO2e/$MAir France KLMYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,737Scope 1 Intensity: 785.88 tCO2e/$MTurk Hava Yollari AOYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,602,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 513Scope 1 Intensity: 44,031.39 tCO2e/$MAmerican Airlines GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,946,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,211Scope 1 Intensity: 736.87 tCO2e/$MDeutsche LufthansaYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,159,239 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,107Scope 1 Intensity: 745.62 tCO2e/$MChina Eastern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,816,108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,103Scope 1 Intensity: 1,315.56 tCO2e/$MChina Southern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,037,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,873Scope 1 Intensity: 1,216.34 tCO2e/$MAir ChinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,677,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,841Scope 1 Intensity: 1,211.70 tCO2e/$MSouthwest AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,091,127 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,483Scope 1 Intensity: 767.42 tCO2e/$MEasyjetYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,701,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,589Scope 1 Intensity: 640.37 tCO2e/$MIAGYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,404Scope 1 Intensity: 814.28 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, IAG reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 814.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 896.53, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does IAG rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, IAG ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

IAG is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.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

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