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Airasia

AirAsia Berhad, commonly known as AirAsia, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Malaysia. Founded in 1993, the airline has revolutionised air travel in Asia, offering affordable flights across major operational regions, including Southeast Asia, East Asia, and beyond. With a focus on budget-friendly travel, AirAsia provides a range of services, including domestic and international flights, as well as ancillary services like hotel bookings and car rentals. The airline is renowned for its innovative approach to cost management and customer service, making air travel accessible to millions. As a pioneer in the low-cost carrier segment, AirAsia has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its service excellence and operational efficiency. Its commitment to affordability and quality has solidified its position as a market leader in the aviation industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Airasia's score of 17 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Airasia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AirAsia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,127,059 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 333,196 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,403,617 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 5,390,246 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions include 68,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 314,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, with fuel and energy-related activities contributing a substantial 200,413,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, AirAsia has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. As the airline industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, AirAsia's commitment to addressing carbon emissions will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals.

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202120222023
Scope 1
128,276,000
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000,000
Scope 2
77,800
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0,000,000
Scope 3
-
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Airasia's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Airasia is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Airasia 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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