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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Airasia's score of 7 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Airasia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AirAsia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 912,705,900 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 960,280,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 205,900 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 200,795,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (68,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (314,000 kg CO2e). In previous years, AirAsia's emissions have shown variability. For instance, in 2021, the airline's emissions were recorded at 128,276,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 77,800 kg CO2e (Scope 2). In 2022, emissions were 186,924,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 98,500 kg CO2e (Scope 2). Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, AirAsia's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting. The airline's focus on transparency in emissions data aligns with industry standards, although no formal climate pledges or reduction targets have been established. Overall, AirAsia's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the aviation industry in reducing carbon footprints while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 128,276,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 77,800 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Airasia is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
