Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: RDC Launches Groundbreaking Solution for Airports

Combining the latest technology, our trusted methodologies, and LOOP, our market leading airline fleet database, RDC’s Apex Scope 3 Emissions Platform provides airports with the precise data and insights needed to address these challenges effectively.

The Apex Scope 3 Emissions Platform is an advanced application designed to help airports respond to the environmental and regulatory questions posed and challenge of reducing scope 3 aviation emissions. Our platform delivers monthly reporting of CO₂ emissions calculated at the individual flight level, accessible to all airports—without the need to share Air Transport Movement logs. This allows access to reliable, flight-based emissions data with ease.

For the first time, actual air traffic data, gathered through ground and satellite-based ADS-B technology, is seamlessly integrated with RDC’s proven fuel burn models, and globally recognised best practices in emissions reporting. This innovative approach provides in-depth, flight-level Scope 3 emissions analysis, empowering airports to track, manage, and report their emissions with unparalleled accuracy.

Airport Scope 3 Aviation Emissions occur during five key phases of flight: Taxi-Out, Take-off, Climb to 3,000 ft, Approach from 3,000 ft, Landing and Taxi-In.

The diagram below illustrates the CO₂ emissions produced on a one-way flight and highlights the Scope 3 emissions, allocating emissions to the relevant stage of flight and by reporting airport.

Emissions produced on a one-way flight highlighting Scope 3 emissions

RDC Aviation has been a trusted provider of emissions insight since 2009, and by merging our existing capabilities with satellite flight tracking technology we are well placed to support airports and all stakeholders with flight-level emissions reporting

Peter Hind, Chief Executive RDC Aviation and Visiting Lecturer in Sustainable Aviation at City University of London

Ready to see your airport’s emissions in a level of detail you’ve never seen before? Get in touch with our team today to discover how the Apex Scope 3 Emissions Platform can provide the insights you need to stay ahead of environmental regulations and improve your sustainability efforts.