Climate Change Data

Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,285,652 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5,283,024 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,072 tCO2e (Location-Based)
Total Energy Consumption:42,528,542 GJ
Water Consumption:97,372 m3
Waste Generated:1,867 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels
  • Customer Health and Safety
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Community Involvement
  • Ethical Management
  • Performance and Financial Resilience
  • Emissions and Climate Change Management
  • Recycling, Reuse and Upcycling of Materials

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.

Social Achievements

  • Supported 135 social organizations
  • 14,000,000 miles donated through TAP Donate Miles Programme
  • Embracing Ukraine initiative providing 78 tickets and transporting 19 tonnes of cargo
  • Improved contact center performance by 38% compared to 2021
  • Great Place to Work study conducted with 56% employee participation

Governance Achievements

  • New Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Policy developed and approved
  • New Ethical Conduct Channel launched for non-compliance reporting (28 communications received)
  • Signed IATA “25 by 2025” agreement to increase women's representation in leadership

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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)
Short-term Goals:
  • 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)

Environmental Challenges

  • 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)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Fleet modernization with more efficient aircraft
  • Promoting the use of SAF
  • Implementing measures to reduce environmental footprint
  • Robust diversity and inclusion policies
  • Maintaining occupational health and safety
  • Partnership with GALP and ANA Aeroportos de Portugal to promote SAF development

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
  • Goal 5 (Gender equality)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
  • Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)

TAP's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sustainable amenity kits
  • Sustainable onboard food and beverage products

Awards & Recognition

  • Safest Airline in Europe
  • Sixth Safest Airline in the World (AirlineRatings)
  • World's Leading Airline for Africa and South America (World Travel Awards)
  • Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier in Europe (PAX International)
  • TAP Miles&Go loyalty program awards (Freddie Awards)
  • Best Airline of the Year (Marketeer Awards)