Cargolux
Cargolux Airlines International S.A., commonly known as Cargolux, is a leading cargo airline headquartered in Luxembourg (LU). Established in 1970, the airline has grown to become a prominent player in the global air freight industry, with a strong operational presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in scheduled and chartered cargo services, Cargolux is renowned for its expertise in transporting high-value and time-sensitive goods, including perishables and oversized cargo. The airline's commitment to quality and reliability has earned it a solid market position, marked by numerous accolades and a loyal customer base. With a modern fleet of Boeing 747 freighters, Cargolux continues to innovate in logistics solutions, ensuring efficient and secure transport for its clients worldwide.
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Cargolux's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cargolux reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,751,600 kg CO2e, with emissions solely from Scope 2. This marks a significant focus on reducing indirect emissions associated with energy consumption. In previous years, Cargolux's emissions were considerably higher, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 4,743,200,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 4,639,145,000 kg CO2e in 2022, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,040,750 kg CO2e and 1,691,770 kg CO2e, respectively. Cargolux has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company has demonstrated a commitment to improving carbon efficiency, achieving a CO2 efficiency of approximately 0.00051 kg CO2e per freight tonne-kilometre (FTK) in 2023. This indicates ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions per unit of transport. Overall, Cargolux's emissions data reflects a trend towards lower emissions in recent years, particularly in Scope 2, while the company continues to explore avenues for further reductions in its carbon footprint.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,485,274,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,475,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cargolux 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.
