Iberia, officially known as Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, is a prominent airline headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1927, it has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving Europe and Latin America. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Iberia has evolved into a leading carrier, renowned for its extensive network and commitment to quality service. The airline offers a range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on connecting Spain to major global destinations. Iberia's unique offerings, such as its loyalty programme and modern fleet, enhance the travel experience for its customers. As a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Iberia holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
How does Iberia's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Iberia's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Iberia's carbon emissions totalled approximately 19,789,000 kg CO2e, representing their Scope 1 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 20,810,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Iberia has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant investments planned to achieve net-zero emissions by 2025. The airline aims to invest over 100 million euros in various initiatives, including electrifying over 80% of its equipment and adopting alternative fuels like HVO, which can lead to a 100% reduction in equipment emissions. Iberia has also set long-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to align with global climate goals and reduce their overall environmental impact. The airline's emissions intensity for flight operations has been reported at approximately 0.0685 gCO2/pkm in 2023, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency alongside emissions reductions.
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2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 122,004,271,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,025,730,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 1,013,658,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Iberia is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.