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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cathay Pacific's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Cathay Pacific's score of 15 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint over the years. In 2022, the airline's total emissions were about 10,595,323,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable increase in emissions in 2023. However, the airline has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may limit its ability to effectively address its carbon emissions in the future. The airline's emissions data reflects its ongoing challenges in achieving sustainability goals within the aviation industry, which is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a major player in the sector, Cathay Pacific's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting is crucial for stakeholders and the public.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cathay Pacific's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Cathay Pacific is headquartered in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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