- War in Ukraine disrupting CEE traffic.
- Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Boeing delivery delays limiting growth.
- Over 60 days of ATC strikes.
- Significant increase (32%) in fuel bill.
- OTA Pirate boycott.
Ryanair Holdings plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Ryanair Holdings plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.65m MtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 15.38m MtCO2e; Scope 2: 0.0005m MtCO2e; Scope 3: 3.27m MtCO2e. 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
18.65m MtCO2e
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 15.38m MtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.0005m MtCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.27m MtCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.65m MtCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved carbon intensity to 65g CO2e per pax/km from 66g in FY23.
- Delivery of 48 new Boeing 737-8200 "Gamechanger" aircraft.
- Retrofitted winglets on 25% of owned Boeing 737-800NG fleet, reducing fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 1.5%.
- Secured 10% of SAF requirements for 2030.
- First uplift of SAF at Stansted.
- Agreement with Enilive to secure up to 100,000 tonnes of SAF for Italy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 200m passengers in FY25
📅 Medium-term
- 300m passengers per annum by FY34
- Power 12.5% of flights with SAF by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)SafetyLabor relationsCustomer satisfactionDiversity & Inclusion