Ryanair Holdings PLC
Ryanair Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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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Insights into Ryanair Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ryanair Holdings amounted to 15,378,647 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ryanair Holdings increased by 7.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ryanair Holdings were 15,377,020 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ryanair Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 67.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ryanair Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ryanair Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 491 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,627 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ryanair Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ryanair Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 51.42% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Ryanair Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ryanair Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2024, Ryanair Holdings reported 3,266,657 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ryanair Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,266,657 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.31% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.69% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Ryanair Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 55.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ryanair Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Ryanair Holdings reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2024, the largest contributors to Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,184,561 tCOâ‚‚e (97.49%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 22,386 tCOâ‚‚e (0.69%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 20,823 tCOâ‚‚e (0.64%)
Ryanair Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ryanair Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ryanair Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 18,645,304 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Ryanair Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 82.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 17.52%.