China Airlines

China Airlines, headquartered in TW and operating in the air transport services industry, has reported its carbon emissions for recent years. In 2023, the airline reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6.05 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16.84 million kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.44 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16.47 million kg CO2e. In 2021, China Airlines disclosed Scope 1 emissions of roughly 5.88 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 16.70 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3.17 billion kg CO2e. Prior to 2021, Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed.

The airline has set several climate commitments. It aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with interim short, medium, and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. Specific to ground operations, China Airlines is working towards a 41% reduction in carbon emissions compared to 2009 levels by 2030. Furthermore, it has committed to reducing well-to-wake Scope 1 and Scope 3 jet fuel GHG emissions by 26% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This intensity-based target is recognised as being consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.