Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2986 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:194 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1883 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:37,708 m3/year
Waste Generated:475.94 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Good Health and Wellbeing
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Reduced Inequalities
- Climate Action
Environmental Achievements
- 69% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY11
- NO2 levels below national standard and decreasing since 2014
- 475.94 metric tons of waste diverted from landfill in FY23
Social Achievements
- Achieved Investors in People Gold accreditation
- Raised £230,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital since 2016
- Donated 4,265 kg of items to a local foodbank in 2022
- 87% colleague engagement score in 2022 (10% higher than average)
Governance Achievements
- No gender pay gap in FY23 (males earning on average 9.47% less than female colleagues but 1.35% more (median))
- Zero confirmed incidents of corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero carbon future by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Decarbonise airport operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040
- Generate or source 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Implement climate change adaptation action plan by 2030
- 50% female representation at senior management level by 2028
- 20% representation of colleagues with disabilities by 2028
- 12% representation of colleagues from ethnic minorities by 2028
- 50% participation in colleague volunteering programme by end of 2028
- 22% increase in capacity on routes attracting inbound visitors by 2028
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 10 mental health first aiders by end of 2024
- 100% of colleagues to receive modern slavery training by 2024
- Report on indirect carbon emissions (Scope 3) by end of 2024
- Produce climate change adaptation report by end of 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Transitioning away from natural gas for heating
- Increasing female representation at senior management levels
- Increasing representation of colleagues with disabilities and from ethnic minorities
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a decarbonisation plan to achieve net-zero by 2040
- Implementing initiatives to support women's career advancement
- Setting targets for increased representation of diverse groups
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with partners on sustainability initiatives
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 9001, Investors in People Gold
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Award for Customer Excellence
- 2022 City of Liverpool Business Award for Outstanding Contribution to Liverpool
- 2022 Which? Survey Best UK Airport