- Increased costs (notably jet fuel), supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages.
- High customer dissatisfaction due to operational metrics not meeting historical achievements.
- High jet fuel costs and currency volatility.
- Airspace limitations due to the war in Ukraine.
- Shortage of air traffic controllers.
Wizz Air Holdings Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wizz Air Holdings Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.4M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.2M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.005%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.5M liters/year
2023
Waste
3.6K tonnes/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.4M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 3.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.3M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased average carbon emissions intensity by 11.3% compared to the previous financial year. Achieved the lowest CO2/RPK performance in company history.
- Share of new "neo" technology aircraft surpassed 50%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce CO2/RPK by 25% by 2030 (vs. 2020 baseline)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (target under evaluation)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceEmployee Well-beingCommunity Engagement