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Japan Airlines

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Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) is a prominent player in the aviation industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1951, JAL has established itself as a leading airline, offering extensive domestic and international flight services across Asia, Europe, and North America. The airline is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, providing a range of core products including passenger and cargo transport, as well as travel-related services. JAL's unique blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and modern amenities sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Japan Airlines has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and safety standards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted airline choice for travellers worldwide.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Japan Airlines's score of 30 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Japan Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Japan Airlines (JAL) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 9,070,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 53,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050, a target announced during its shareholders' meeting in June 2020. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions. For the year 2024, JAL's emissions per paid tonne-kilometre (RTK) were approximately 1,082.9 kg CO2e, while in 2023, this figure was about 1,275.1 kg CO2e. The airline has also committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets, reinforcing its long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. JAL's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The airline's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the aviation sector, aligning with global climate action goals.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
9,083,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
54,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
460,200,000
000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Japan Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Japan Airlines is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Japan Airlines is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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