Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, commonly known as Cathay Pacific, is a premier airline headquartered in Hong Kong (HK). Founded in 1946, the airline has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, operating flights across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. Renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to quality, Cathay Pacific offers a range of products, including passenger and cargo services, with a focus on comfort and innovation. The airline has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leading carrier in the competitive market. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Cathay Pacific continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring a unique travel experience that sets it apart from competitors.
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Cathay Pacific's score of 17 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cathay Pacific's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cathay Pacific reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,558,880,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 11,574,068,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 45,812,000 kg CO2e. The airline also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,939,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Cathay Pacific's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable reduction in total emissions to about 7,570,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, likely influenced by the global pandemic's impact on air travel. However, emissions increased again in subsequent years, reaching approximately 10,595,323,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these fluctuations, Cathay Pacific has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of a climate pledge or Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The airline continues to focus on sustainability efforts, although detailed reduction strategies have not been disclosed. Overall, Cathay Pacific's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the aviation industry in achieving significant carbon reductions while navigating the complexities of global travel demands.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,472,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79,538,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Cathay Pacific 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.
