Cathay Pacific Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cathay Pacific's score of 25 is higher than 53% 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 2024, Cathay Pacific, headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14.1 billion kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2023, the airline's emissions were about 11.6 billion kg CO2e, reflecting a significant increase in emissions over the year. The 2022 emissions data indicates a total of approximately 10.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 40.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 5.2 billion kg CO2e. Cathay Pacific has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a specific target to reduce net aviation CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050 relative to 2005 levels. These commitments demonstrate the airline's long-term strategy to address climate change and reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Cathay Pacific Airways Limited.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,996,912,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 79,538,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Cathay Pacific's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Cathay Pacific has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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