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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cathay Pacific reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,594,586,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,083,146,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 9,462,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. The airline's Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, were reported at about 49,405,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, Cathay Pacific's total emissions were approximately 17,558,880,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,574,068,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 5,939,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions for that year were about 45,812,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The airline has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its sustainability efforts. Cathay Pacific's headquarters is located in Hong Kong (HK).
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Cathay Pacific is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
