China Airlines
China Airlines, officially known as China Airlines Ltd., is a prominent Taiwanese airline headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan (TW). Established in 1959, the airline has grown to become a key player in the Asia-Pacific aviation industry, offering extensive passenger and cargo services across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its commitment to safety and service excellence, China Airlines provides a range of core products, including passenger flights, air freight, and charter services. The airline's modern fleet and innovative in-flight offerings set it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades for service quality and operational efficiency, China Airlines continues to solidify its position as a leading carrier in the region, reflecting its dedication to enhancing travel experiences for customers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does China Airlines'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
China Airlines's score of 24 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,406,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 1,389,211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 26% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target encompasses emissions from land-related activities and bioenergy feedstocks, although it does not include non-CO₂ factors contributing to aviation-induced warming. In previous years, China Airlines has disclosed emissions data across various scopes. For instance, in 2021, the airline reported approximately 16,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 1,364,016,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The airline's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which supports its near-term and long-term reduction goals. Overall, China Airlines is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices within the aviation sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 259,695,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 20,677,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 284,791,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
China Airlines is committed to some 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.
