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China Southern Airlines

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China Southern Airlines, officially known as China Southern Airlines Company Limited, is a leading airline headquartered in Guangzhou, CN. Established in 1988, it has grown to become one of the largest carriers in Asia, operating an extensive network across domestic and international routes. The airline primarily focuses on passenger and cargo transportation, offering a range of services that include economy, business, and first-class travel. With a fleet that features modern aircraft and a commitment to customer service, China Southern Airlines stands out in the competitive aviation industry. The airline has achieved significant milestones, including being a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which enhances its global reach. Renowned for its operational efficiency and safety standards, China Southern Airlines continues to solidify its position as a prominent player in the global aviation market.

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18

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 Southern Airlines's score of 18 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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China Southern Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, China Southern Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,037,100,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 29,037,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 233,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 25,696,200,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: about 25,696,200,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: about 203,200,000 kg CO2e). The airline has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 7.68% decrease in fuel consumption per ton-kilometre from 2019 to 2023, which translates to a total annual fuel saving of 175,100 tons and a reduction of approximately 551,600 tons of carbon emissions. Looking ahead, China Southern Airlines has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This includes achieving 100% electrification of airport vehicles by 2030 and comprehensive electrification of all vehicles by 2035. These initiatives are part of their broader strategy to align with industry standards for carbon reduction and sustainability. Overall, China Southern Airlines is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions while setting clear targets for future sustainability efforts.

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

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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 Southern Airlines is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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China Southern Airlines is not participating in any 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

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