- Increase in RIDDOR reportable safety incidents
- Alleged surface water permit breaches at East Midlands Airport leading to legal action
- One breach against government air quality limits
- Increase in noise complaints at London Stansted Airport
Manchester Airports Group plc (MAG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Manchester Airports Group plc (MAG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.1K tCO2e (net market-based emissions after offsetting). 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
11.1K tCO2e (net market-based emissions after offsetting)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
69.6%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.4K m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
13.4K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 11.1K tCO2e (net market-based emissions after offsetting) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Maintained carbon-neutral status (Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ for all three airports)
- 70% of energy from renewable sources
- 100% of electricity for UK operations from renewable sources
- Overall rate of emissions reduction in FY24 was 26%
- 86% of waste from airports diverted away from landfill (up from 83% in the previous year)
- Total water consumption decreased from 1,524 megalitres to 1,368 megalitres
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Setting near-term decarbonisation targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
📅 Medium-term
- Airport infrastructure to operate on renewable energy by 2030; fleet to comprise 100% ultra-low emission vehicles by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 2038
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeFair and Decent WorkLocal Air QualityLocal and Regional Economic ContributionEquity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)