Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines, commonly known as SAS, is a leading airline headquartered in Sweden (SE), with significant operations across Scandinavia and Europe. Founded in 1946, SAS has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, offering a range of services including passenger transport, cargo services, and travel solutions. The airline is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, providing unique offerings such as the SAS EuroBonus loyalty programme and a focus on eco-friendly travel options. With a strong market position, SAS has achieved notable milestones, including being a founding member of the Star Alliance, which enhances its global connectivity. As a trusted choice for travellers, Scandinavian Airlines continues to prioritise customer experience and operational excellence in the competitive airline sector.
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Scandinavian Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,189,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, the airline's Scope 2 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from purchased electricity and heat, amounted to about 5,700,000 kg CO2e (3,300,000 kg CO2e from purchased heat and 2,400,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity). SAS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in alignment with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) updated ambitions. The airline has also accelerated its near-term target to reduce total CO2 emissions by 25% from 2005 levels by 2025, five years earlier than initially planned. Furthermore, SAS aims for a 50% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2030, also compared to 2005 levels, through efficiency measures such as the implementation of the Single European Sky. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Scandinavian Airlines System Denmark-Norway-Sweden, and reflects the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its climate impact.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,511,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,900,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Scandinavian Airlines is not participating in any 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.
