- Reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 requires significant investment (€2 billion) and addressing residual emissions.
- Electrifying heavy-duty vehicles and tanker trucks for emission-free apron operations by 2030.
- Managing the impact of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from past firefighting foam use.
- Balancing increased waste generation due to higher passenger numbers with waste reduction goals.
Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH (FSG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH (FSG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.952 t CO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 3: 152.364 t CO2e (2023). 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
7.952 t CO2e (2023)
2023
Waste
4.871 tons (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 152.364 t CO2e (2023) |
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 | 7.952 t CO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 9.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2016 | 11.8K tCO2e/year (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
- Reduced direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 55% compared to 1990 (towards an 85% reduction target by 2030).
- Reduced water consumption by 2.6%.
- Achieved a 98% recycling rate at the airport's waste management center.
- Commissioned a new photovoltaic plant on parking garage P11 and received approval for a further plant on a slope at the western end of the runway.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce paper consumption by 50% compared to 2021 by 2026.
- Increase recycled paper use to at least 90% by 2026.
- Achieve digital accessibility by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve emission-free apron operations by 2030.
- Increase renewable energy generation to approximately 20 GWh by 2040 and 30 GWh by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEmployee Rights and Well-beingBusiness Success and Jobs