AirAsia X, a prominent player in the transportation services sector, is headquartered in Malaysia (MY) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in long-haul low-cost travel, offering unique services that cater to both leisure and business travellers.
Specialising in air transportation, AirAsia X is renowned for its innovative approach to cost-effective travel, providing a range of core services that include affordable flight options and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The airline has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its fleet and routes, which has solidified its market position as a preferred choice for budget-conscious travellers. With a focus on efficiency and value, AirAsia X continues to redefine the landscape of long-haul air travel.
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AirAsia X’s score of 12 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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AirAsia X's reported carbon emissions
AirAsia X, headquartered in Malaysia and operating in the transportation services via pipelines industry, has reported its carbon emissions for recent years. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.55 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 1.28 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 235,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 266.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by fuel and energy-related activities, estimated at 265.9 million kg CO2e.
For 2023, AirAsia X reported total emissions of approximately 1.16 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 960.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 205,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 200.8 million kg CO2e. Fuel and energy-related activities constituted the largest portion of Scope 3 emissions for that year, at approximately 200.4 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, the total reported emissions were approximately 187 million kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of about 186.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 98,500 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for 2022.
AirAsia X also publishes its carbon intensity per revenue-generating unit. In 2024, the carbon intensity per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) was 0.0761 kg CO2e/RPK. For 2023, the carbon intensity per RPK was 0.0783 kg CO2e/RPK. In 2022, the carbon intensity per available seat kilometre (ASK) was 0.0899 kg CO2e/ASK. The company has disclosed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data for 2023 and 2024, with some Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution being identified as missing data points in its reporting. There is no information available regarding specific reduction targets or achievements for AirAsia X at this time.
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