Deutsche Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, commonly known as Lufthansa, is a leading global airline headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Established in 1926, Lufthansa has grown to become a key player in the aviation industry, operating a vast network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The airline is renowned for its premium services, including passenger and cargo transport, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Lufthansa's commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a strong market position, consistently ranking among the world's top airlines. With a focus on sustainability and customer experience, Lufthansa offers a unique blend of modern aircraft, extensive route options, and award-winning in-flight services. The airline's notable achievements include being a founding member of the Star Alliance, further solidifying its status in the competitive aviation landscape.
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Deutsche Lufthansa's score of 30 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Deutsche Lufthansa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Deutsche Lufthansa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26.8 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 26.8 million tonnes from Scope 1, about 90.7 million tonnes from Scope 2, and approximately 10.1 million tonnes from Scope 3. This data reflects the airline's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint. Lufthansa has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 30.6% reduction in well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions related to jet fuel per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses emissions from all scopes, including land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, although it does not account for non-CO2e effects that may contribute to aviation-induced warming. Lufthansa's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns its reduction goals with the global climate agenda. The airline is also dedicated to reporting annually on its progress and collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate the non-CO2e impacts of aviation. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa is actively working towards a more sustainable future, with clear targets and a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting.
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Add to project2013 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,609,039,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 131,091,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,976,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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