Vueling Airlines
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% (offices)
Carbon Intensity:78.9 gCO2/RPK
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 9.5% compared to 2019
- Reduced fuel used by 2100 tons compared to 2022 through efficiency measures
- Used 1285 tons of SAF
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity in offices
- Waste avoided in offices: -4.5t compared to 2022, -59% of cleanup plastic saved in our offices vs. 2020, -5.7t of waste on board compared to 2019
Social Achievements
- Published DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Mandate
- Established a diversity and inclusion strategy
- Launched Cultural Diversity training
- Created a multi-disciplinary group to coordinate D&I projects
- Adopted Protocol against Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
- Signed Equality Plan
- Supported 17 non-profit organizations and made in-kind donations of more than €83,000
- Transported 156 organs in 2023 through collaboration with the Spanish National Transplant Organisation
- Delivered masks, face shields and goggles to help fight the 2023 fire in Tenerife
- Donated €1 million to Save the Children since 2015
- 1.5 million visits to our new job portal and ATS, 79 NPS on the first day of work, 35% internal mobility ratio
Governance Achievements
- 100% of people in the company must comply with the Code of Conduct
- Implemented Speak Up channel for anonymous reporting of ethical violations
- Established Crime-Prevention Control Matrix
- Implemented data protection and privacy tools
- Adopted IAG Declaration on Slavery and Human Trafficking
- Implemented Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery Policy
- Implemented Cybersecurity and Information Security Programme
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Use 10% SAF and reduce net CO2 emissions by 20% compared to 2019 (by 2030)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 10% compared to 2019 (by 2025)
Environmental Challenges
- Limited widespread production of SAF compared to demand
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased production of SAF requires effort from all involved parties, both public and private
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- KYC Guidelines for supplier selection, due diligence assessment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA ISO 14001 equivalent), IOSA, BREEAM
Awards & Recognition
- Bronze Award in Premis Impacte 2023
- Fest Award for Best Brand Activation
- Best Airline at the 2023 Routes World Awards
- Solidarity Company Seal
- Top Employer Certification
- 'A-' rating for risk disclosure from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)