China Southern Airlines
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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China Southern Airlines's score of 2 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Southern Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Southern Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,899,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 25,696,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 203,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from previous years, with emissions in 2022 recorded at about 14,499,000,000 kg CO2e. The airline has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions through frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This absence of defined climate pledges suggests that while China Southern Airlines is aware of its carbon footprint, it has yet to establish measurable goals for emissions reduction. Overall, the airline's emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the aviation industry in addressing climate change, highlighting the need for more robust climate commitments and strategies to mitigate environmental impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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China Southern Airlines is not committed to any 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.
