Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, officially known as Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C., is a leading global airline headquartered in Doha, Qatar (QA). Founded in 1993, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations, serving over 160 destinations across six continents. Renowned for its exceptional service and modern fleet, Qatar Airways operates in the aviation industry, focusing on passenger and cargo transport. The airline's core offerings include premium cabin services, extensive in-flight entertainment, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, setting it apart from competitors. Notable achievements include being named Airline of the Year multiple times by Skytrax, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence. With a focus on innovation and quality, Qatar Airways continues to redefine air travel for its passengers.
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Qatar Airways's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Qatar Airways reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,442,628,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 21,442,628,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 296,765,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 96,278,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 18,729,013,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 18,367,763,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 263,123,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 98,126,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Qatar Airways has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase from 2021's total of approximately 14,305,041,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 14,105,041,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 228,313,000 kg CO2e). The airline has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are directly reported by Qatar Airways Limited. The airline continues to operate within the aviation industry's context, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding carbon emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,139,530,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 307,034,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Qatar Airways 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.
