- Climate transition and associated carbon dioxide emissions
- Disease outbreaks affecting operations and financial performance
- Accidents affecting passengers and crew
- Labor practices and unstable working conditions
- Limited production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 5.3M tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.1K tCO2e (Location-Based). 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
5.3M tCO2e
2022
Water Usage
97.4K m3
2022
Waste
1.9K tons
2022
Energy Use
42.5M GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 5.3M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.1K tCO2e (Location-Based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 8,7% improvement in energy and environmental efficiency of flight operations (compared to 2019)
- First flight in Portugal fueled with SAF (39% renewable origin material, 35% reduction in CO2 emissions)
- 57% waste recovery rate
- Introduction of more than 10 new sustainable products onboard
- Clean Office initiative resulting in the collection and recycling of various materials and donation of reusable items to social institutions.
- Electronic Technical Logbook implementation, estimated to save over 300,000 sheets of A4 paper per year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve average annual energy efficiency of flight operations by 2% by 2025
- Modernize energy monitoring system at TAP Campus by 2025
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce single-use plastics on TAP flights by 80% by 2025 (baseline 2019)
📅 Medium-term
- 20% improvement in CO2 emissions per passenger over a 100 km journey by 2025 (baseline 2015)
- Reduce solid urban waste production at TAP Campus by 25% by 2030 (relative to 2019)
- Increase waste sent for recycling from TAP Campus by 10% by 2030 (relative to 2019)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable Aviation FuelsCustomer Health and SafetyOccupational Health and SafetyCustomer SatisfactionDiversity and InclusionCommunity InvolvementEthical ManagementPerformance and Financial ResilienceEmissions and Climate Change ManagementRecycling, Reuse and Upcycling of Materials