Qantas Airways Limited, commonly known as Qantas, is Australia's flagship airline, headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1920, Qantas has established itself as a leader in the aviation industry, offering both domestic and international flights across six continents. The airline is renowned for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide. Qantas operates a diverse range of services, including passenger flights, freight transport, and loyalty programs, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Notable achievements include being the third oldest airline in the world and consistently ranking among the safest airlines globally. With a strong market position, Qantas continues to set industry standards while connecting Australia to the world.
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In 2024, Qantas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,610,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 11,456,418,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 60,297,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 6,094,185,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities. In 2023, Qantas's total emissions were about 12,965,743,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 9,720,687,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 62,462,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 3,182,594,000 kg CO2e. Qantas has set a target to achieve a 25% reduction in net Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 levels by 2030. This commitment reflects the airline's ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce its carbon footprint.
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2008 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 248,007,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 12,621,983,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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