Air France KLM, a leading player in the air transport services industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the company has since established itself as a key provider of passenger and cargo services, boasting a vast network of destinations worldwide.
With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Air France KLM offers a unique blend of premium travel experiences, including a range of cabin classes and loyalty programmes. The airline group is recognised for its operational excellence and has achieved significant milestones, such as being a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. As a major force in the aviation sector, Air France KLM continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on customer satisfaction.
+40 vs industry average
Air France Klm’s score of 57 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Air France Klm's reported carbon emissions
Air France-KLM, headquartered in FR and operating in air transport services, reported a total of approximately 36.3 billion kg CO2e in emissions for fiscal year 2023. This comprised approximately 24.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 45 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 11.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. For fiscal year 2024, total emissions were approximately 35.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 25.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 19 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 9.6 billion kg CO2e.
In fiscal year 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 36.8 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions accounted for approximately 26.1 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 for approximately 20 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 for approximately 10.6 billion kg CO2e.
Air France-KLM has established several climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030, aligning with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) ambition for the global air transport industry. Additionally, they are committed to achieving carbon neutrality for ground operations by 2030.
Further specific targets include a 10% reduction in Scope 1 CO2 emissions by 2025 relative to a 2019 baseline, and a 16% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 relative to 2019. In the long term, Air France-KLM aims for a 65% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2050, also relative to 2019. The company also holds a target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline (measured in grams of CO2 equivalent per Revenue Ton-Kilometer). These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). More recently, Air France-KLM committed to reducing its well-to-wake Scope 1 jet fuel GHG emissions by 17.8% per revenue tonne-kilometre (RTK) by 2030 from a 2024 base year, a target also validated by the SBTi. The company's Environmental Management Systems are certified to ISO 14001.
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Air France Klm’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2050
65% reduction in scope 3 total
in the long term (2050), a -65% reduction relative to 2019.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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