- Transition risks due to environmental regulations and public interest in less carbon-intensive travel.
- Internal risks related to attracting and retaining talent in a competitive industry.
- Public ESG and sustainability reporting expectations from stakeholders.
- Growing concerns over climate change and risk of greenwashing.
AerCap Holdings N.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, AerCap Holdings N.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 38.4M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 316 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 265 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 38.4M 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
38.4M tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
~36% of electricity usage across global offices
of total energy
Water Usage
~12,500 m3/year
2022
Waste
~76 tons/year
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). | 316 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 265 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 38.4M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 6.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2020-11 to 2021-10 | 5.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 117.85 million metric tonnes CO2e |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 202.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Fleet reached ~66% new technology aircraft, transitioning to a 75% target in 2024. Sold 120 older technology aircraft in 2022.
- Offset ~60% of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Business Travel Emissions for 2021, up from ~40% the prior year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Transition fleet to 75% new technology aircraft by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- 100% offset target of Scope 1, Scope 2 and business travel emissions in 2024.
🔭 Long-term
- Support industry's Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 goal.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity and InclusionGovernance