Public Profile

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.

29

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

China Airlines's score of 29 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

89%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

China Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,458,888,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 1. This represents a significant increase from 2022, when emissions were about 6,643,002,000 kg CO2e. The airline's Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from stationary combustion activities. China Airlines has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 41% reduction in carbon emissions from ground operations by 2030, compared to 2009 levels. Additionally, the airline has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Specifically, it aims 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 baseline year. These initiatives reflect China Airlines's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the aviation sector. The airline's targets align with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in air transportation.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201320142015201620222023
Scope 1
22,113,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
6,227,163,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
Scope 3
6,584,000
-
-
0,000,000,000
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for China Airlines is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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 participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Federal Express

US
Other land transportation services
Updated 2 days ago

STARLUX Airlines Co., Ltd.

TW
Air transport services (62)
Updated 5 days ago

Tigerair Taiwan Co., Ltd.

TW
Air transport services (62)
Updated 6 days ago
DitchCarbon Score

S7 Airlines OJSC

RU
Air transport services (62)
Updated 6 days ago

Juneyao Airlines Co., Ltd

CN
Air transport services (62)
Updated 5 days ago

Ryanair

IE
Air transport services (62)
Updated 5 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers