Wizz Air Holdings Plc
Industry Group: Transportation
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:WIZZ
Wizz Air Holdings PLC is a leading ultra-low-cost airline group operating primarily across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central and Western Asia. Founded in 2003, the company provides scheduled short- and medium-haul point-to-point services under the Wizz Air brand. As of March 2025, Wizz operated a fleet of 208 aircraft, serving around 200 destinations in over 50 countries. The fleet is primarily composed of Airbus A320neo aircraft, with an ongoing transition toward higher-capacity A321neo planes to support long-term unit cost efficiency.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Transportation 315 out of 367
Universe
Global Universe 10535 out of 14712
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways Corp. |
29
Medium
|
294 out of 367 |
| Wizz Air Holdings Plc |
31.4
High
|
315 out of 367 |
| Abu Dhabi Aviation Co. |
32
High
|
322 out of 367 |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA |
35.9
High
|
355 out of 367 |
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