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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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2

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

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.

21%

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. 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 any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, China Southern Airlines is actively engaged in tracking its carbon footprint, although it currently lacks defined reduction strategies or targets to mitigate its emissions.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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