We have strengthened our partnerships through various global initiatives. Our commitment to sustainability is recognised and valued by different organisations and indexes.
* The FTSE Russell analyst evaluates Aena annually on sustainability, and in 2024, Aena achieved the highest score of 5 out of 5 for its ESG performance.
Initiative supported by companies, NGOs, scientists, academics and citizens in general urges the government so that the way out of the coronavirus economic crisis lays the foundations for the economy to become more sustainable and robust, based on three fundamental pillars: digitisation, decarbonisation and resilience, understanding that competitiveness and the environment go hand in hand, because if there is no environmental sustainability there is no economic or social sustainability.
An international, non-profit organization that provides environmental ratings to companies that integrate climate change as a strategic factor. Aena achieved the highest rating of A in 2019, 2020, and 2022, above the industry average, highlighting the value of our climate change strategy and the actions taken in this area. In the 2024 report for the 2023 fiscal year, the Aena Group received an A- rating for its performance in combating climate change.
The company reaffirms its commitment to the 10 principles of the Global Compact. Furthermore, Aena is actively participating in various courses and events.
It is the carbon footprint certification program of Airport Council International (ACI), which accredits the calculation of airports’ carbon footprints and the progress of their CO2 emissions reduction commitments. Approximately 94% of the network’s emissions are certified under this program, achieving level 4 at: MAD, BCN y PMI. The commitment is being certified in 2026 with 19 airports at level 4+ and 19 airports at level 5 by 2030.
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by ensuring that companies set science-based emission reduction targets. In 2024, Aena received validation for its short- and longterm targets within the Business Ambition for 1.5°C.
The NetZero2050 initiative by ACI Europe currently includes an agreement from 324 airports managed by 104 operators in 38 European countries, all of which have committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from operations under their control by 2050. Of these, 132 airports have set the target for achieving this goal before 2030. Aena is part of this agreement, having increased its level of ambition in 2023 and brought forward its commitment to 2030.
