IAG reports Scope 1/2 emissions but absolute emissions rose 21% from 2022–2023 despite intensity improvements. SAF use stands at 1.9% in 2024, matching regulatory minimums. Net-zero 2050 targets lack SBTi validation; 2030 absolute target of 15% below 2019 is insufficient for Paris alignment. Documented climate lobbying opposition and greenwashing concerns undermine stated commitments.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (6/10, 6/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (1/10, 2/10).
12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
6 of 12 sources are third-party verified or public record.
“We achieved our 2025 carbon intensity target a year early, delivering 78.1gCO2/pkm (vs target 80.0gCO2/pkm).”
“In 2023, approximately 25,670,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based)”
“Delivering against Flightpath Net Zero strategy and nine leadership KPIs; sustainability-linked loans for British Airways and Iberia”
“Gross emissions (MT CO2): 15% lower over our 2019 baseline”
“Twelve will supply IAG with 260 million gallons (nearly a billion liters or 785,000 tons) of synthetic aviation fuel e-SAF”
“10 July 2025 IAG Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Policy”
“non-CO2 emissions like nitrogen and sulfur oxides… are only covered by three carriers (IAG, Air France-KLM, and Ryanair)”
“We're working to influence UK Government policy and regulation to allow more sustainable ways to divert food waste from landfill and incineration.”
“It outlines a double materiality assessment identifying five material ESG standards”
“Negative climate lobbying efforts appear to be led… by Air France-KLM (E+), International Airlines Group (IAG) (E+), Lufthansa (E+), and Ryanair (E)”
“IAG opposed the extension of EU Emissions Trading Scheme, the UK Air Passenger Duty and the Dublin flight cap.”
“Possible filed a complaint under the OECD against British Airways in relation to its claims to be 'driving urgent action towards net zero emissions'”
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Among the 28 major aerospace brands we've scored, International Consolidated Airlines is tied =19th of 28, with 1 other.
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) is the UK-based parent holding British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling. With 74,378 employees and €32.1 billion revenue (2024), IAG is Europe's largest airline group by revenue. Headquartered in London, it operates scheduled passenger and cargo services across global routes.
Low-cost carrier peer; competing on European routes with comparable emissions intensity reporting.
View breakdown →Airline group peer; major European carrier with similar scale, lobbying presence, and SAF commitments.
View breakdown →Global airline peer; North American-based with comparable revenue scale and net-zero commitments.
View breakdown →Aircraft OEM supplier; provides airframes to IAG fleet and subject to shared sustainability pressures.
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