Japan Airlines
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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Japan Airlines's score of 30 is higher than 90% 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 from Scope 1 and 53,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a total of about 9,123,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2022, the airline's emissions were approximately 8,190,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 56,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. JAL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050. This target was announced during a shareholders' meeting in June 2020 and encompasses all scopes of emissions. The airline is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to long-term net-zero targets that span from 2023 to 2050. In terms of operational efficiency, JAL reported CO2 emissions per paid tonne-kilometre (RTK) of approximately 1,275.1 kg CO2e in 2023, a slight increase from 1,376.3 kg CO2e in 2022. This metric reflects the airline's ongoing efforts to improve its environmental performance while managing its growth. Overall, Japan Airlines is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and achieving its long-term sustainability goals, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change within the aviation sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,083,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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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.
