Ryanair is growing emissions sharply while claiming climate progress through intensity metrics alone. Absolute Scope 1 emissions rose 80% since 2022; total emissions up 7.8% in FY25. The airline relies on intensity-based SBTi targets, minimal SAF adoption (EU mandate only), and CEO statements actively contradicting its own climate strategy. Pattern of greenwashing complaints upheld by regulators.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (1/10, 1/10).
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Among the 18 major aerospace brands we've scored, Ryanair sits 12th of 18.
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Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline by passenger volume, operating over 2,000 daily flights from 90 bases. Founded 1985, headquartered Dublin. The company operates a fleet of 500+ Boeing 737-800s and newer MAX aircraft, serving 190+ routes. Primary revenue from point-to-point short-haul flights across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Low-cost European airline with similar scale, growth trajectory, and greenwashing controversy pattern.
View breakdown →Major international carrier using intensity-based climate targets; contrasts North American regulatory context with EU pressure.
View breakdown →Large UK energy company with documented lobbying against decarbonisation policy; similar pattern of advocacy contradicting stated targets.
View breakdown →Energy major with history of greenwashing complaints and intensity-based emissions targets; comparable regulatory findings and credibility gaps.
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