Climate Change Data

Flughafen München GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:81,613 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:81,613 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8,740 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:7.5%
Total Energy Consumption:436,607 MWh/LHV
Water Consumption:811,648 m³ (drinking water)
Waste Generated:9,029 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate protection
  • Air quality
  • Aircraft noise
  • Water management
  • Waste management
  • Biodiversity
  • Resource conservation
  • Sustainable mobility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 2,500 metric tons per year through energy-saving measures.
  • Opened a public hydrogen refueling station.
  • Increased the share of electric vehicles in the fleet to over 30%.
  • Implemented various alternative drive concepts for its vehicle fleet (biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel, C.A.R.E. diesel).
  • Achieved Level 3 – Optimization in the Airport Carbon Accreditation initiative.
  • Opened a fuel depot for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Social Achievements

  • Launched a campus mobility app for efficient resource utilization.
  • Received funding for the purchase of 72 electric-powered passenger buses.
  • Implemented noise reduction measures, resulting in a 40-50% smaller noise contour for the Airbus A350-900 compared to its predecessor.
  • Implemented noise-related charges to incentivize the use of quieter aircraft.
  • Developed a noise action plan in collaboration with affected communities.

Governance Achievements

  • Operates an environmental management system certified to EMAS and ISO 14001 standards.
  • Voluntarily set a target of carbon-neutral operations by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Signed the ACI Europe’s Net Zero Carbon Resolution 2050.
  • Implemented emission-based landing fees to incentivize lower emissions from aircraft.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
  • Operate all ground-handling equipment in a carbon-neutral manner by 2030.
  • Make electric vehicles the majority of the fleet by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete model roof on the transit building (2023).

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy prices and dependence on Russian natural gas.
  • Increased frequency of flash floods due to climate change.
  • Need to improve rail transport accessibility for passengers.
  • Aircraft noise pollution near the airport.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a step-by-step plan to maintain flight operations despite gas supply issues.
  • Building additional photovoltaic systems and switching the combined heat and power plant to biogas.
  • Reviewing flood protection at the airport and implementing drainage improvements.
  • Expanding customer-based connectivity with rail passenger transport.
  • Investing in quieter aircraft and implementing noise reduction measures.
  • Developing a noise action plan.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Environmental standards for suppliers
  • Sustainability requirements for goods and services
  • Consideration of life cycle costs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flash floods
Transition Risks
  • High energy prices
  • Dependence on Russian natural gas
Opportunities
  • Expansion of renewable energy sources
  • Development of energy-efficient technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EMAS Regulation (EC) No. 1221/2009, ISO 14001:2015, Airport Carbon Accreditation

Certifications: EMAS, ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)

Awards & Recognition

  • “Blooming business” award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:90,492 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:83,686 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:6,806 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:891,705 m3/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment and Climate Protection
  • Employees and Society
  • Company and Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 2,852 tonnes through 18 additional individual measures.
  • Reduced specific CO2 emissions per passenger to 2.44 kilograms (Scope 1 and 2).

Social Achievements

  • Recruited around 1,500 new colleagues for the Munich Airport Group.
  • Implemented measures to improve passenger experience, such as new information systems and state-of-the-art technologies at security checkpoints.
  • Achieved a Lost Time Incident Frequency (LTIF) of 16.00, exceeding the forecast value.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an internal reporting location in the Compliance department to implement the Whistleblower Protection Act.
  • Adjusted the Code of Conduct due to the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and the Whistleblower Protection Act.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2035.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2035.
  • Electric vehicles should comprise the lion’s share of the vehicle fleet by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase passenger figures by approximately 6% in 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Personnel shortages during peak periods and periods of extreme weather in aircraft and baggage handling, as well as security services.
  • Irregularities in flight operations due to strikes or bad weather, as well as the ongoing tense personnel situation.
  • High inflation rates, continued high energy prices and the restrictive monetary policies adopted by many central banks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Intensive recruiting measures.
  • Revised emergency and back-up plans.
  • Cost-cutting measures in all areas, socially acceptable staff reductions and a short-term reduction in the investment budget in non-critical divisions.
  • Relief packages for employees (travel allowance increase, inflation adjustment bonus, monthly bridging allowance).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Emphasis on durable materials and products that use low levels of natural resources.
  • Consideration of life cycle costs for investment goods.
  • Economic, ecological, and social standards applied when purchasing goods and services.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters (flooding)
Transition Risks
  • Change in national and EU-wide security requirements
  • Implementation of climate protection measures
Opportunities
  • Expansion of photovoltaic systems
  • Conversion of the vehicle fleet to alternative drive systems

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: DIN ISO 9001:2015, AZAV

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Airport in Central Europe (Skytrax)
  • Best Airport Staff in Europe (Skytrax)
  • 5-Star-Airport (Skytrax)