Ryanair Holdings PLC
Ryanair Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Ryanair 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).
Ryanair Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  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.  b | 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.  b | 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 Ryanair Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ryanair Holdings amounted to 16,539,052 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ryanair Holdings increased by 7.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ryanair Holdings were 16,536,228 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ryanair Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 79.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,834 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,824 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ryanair Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 42.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 73.57% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Ryanair Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ryanair Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported 3,558,006 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 2025 disclosure of Ryanair Holdings includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,558,006 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 98.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Ryanair Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 69.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ryanair Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ryanair Holdings disclose?
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported emissions for 9 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 Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,443,268 tCO₂e (96.78%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 42,366 tCO₂e (1.19%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 33,252 tCO₂e (0.93%)
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ryanair Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,536,228 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,098 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,095.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ryanair Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,095.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,047.92 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ryanair Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Ryanair Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Ryanair Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Ryanair Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 20,097,058 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.79% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Ryanair Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 82.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 17.7%. a