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.
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China Airlines's score of 24 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, China Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 16,839,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and about 1,389,211,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 3 jet fuel by 26% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes and includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Historically, China Airlines has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2016 reaching approximately 2,189,971,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,929,355,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The airline's efforts align with industry standards for climate action, as it has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. China Airlines continues to publicly report its emissions and is dedicated to transparency regarding its non-CO2 impacts, which may also contribute to aviation-induced warming. The airline's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aviation sector.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,927,803,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | 6,099,820,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 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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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.