Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, a leading air transport services provider based in Hong Kong, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2023 (covering emissions from 2022), the company reported approximately 10.6 billion kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5.35 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 40.44 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for this period were approximately 5.21 billion kg CO2e.

In the preceding year, 2022 (reporting year 2023), Cathay Pacific's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.35 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at about 40.44 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 5.21 billion kg CO2e.

Looking at earlier years, Scope 1 emissions for 2019 were substantial at approximately 18.43 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 at around 69.60 million kg CO2e. For 2017, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 18 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 79.54 million kg CO2e. In 1998, Scope 1 emissions were reported as approximately 7.38 billion kg CO2e.

Cathay Pacific has set ambitious climate targets. The airline is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Furthermore, it aims for a reduction in net aviation CO2 emissions of 50% by 2050, benchmarked against 2005 levels. These targets cover all scopes of emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to decarbonisation within the air transport sector.