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 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 reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Over the years, the airline's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 14,499,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in 2023. The airline has not set any formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which places them in a challenging position within the aviation industry's broader climate commitments. China Southern Airlines has disclosed emissions data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there is no available information on Scope 3 emissions. The airline's focus on emissions reporting is crucial as the aviation sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices.
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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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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.
