Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Emirates
Public Profile
Air Transport
AE
updated 2 months ago

Emirates Sustainability Profile

Company website

Emirates, officially known as Emirates Airline, is a prominent player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AE). Founded in 1985, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations across six continents, establishing a strong presence in key markets such as Europe, Asia, and North America. Renowned for its exceptional service and modern fleet, Emirates offers a range of products, including passenger and cargo services, with a focus on luxury and comfort. The airline's unique in-flight experience, featuring award-winning entertainment and gourmet dining, sets it apart from competitors. With numerous accolades, including being named the World's Best Airline multiple times, Emirates continues to solidify its position as a leader in the aviation sector, consistently pushing the boundaries of travel excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Emirates's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

10

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

Emirates's score of 10 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

37%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Emirates's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Emirates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,037,215,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 32,934,153,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 171,507,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 6,931,555,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 32,791,146,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 26,951,870,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 166,311,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 5,672,965,000 kg CO2e. Emirates has made significant strides in reducing its carbon intensity. From 2022 to 2023, the carbon intensity for catering decreased by 26.3%, from 13.7 gCO₂e/AED to 10.1 gCO₂e/AED, while travel emissions intensity fell by 22.5%, from 4.0 gCO₂e/AED to 3.1 gCO₂e/AED. These reductions reflect the company's commitment to improving operational efficiency and minimising its environmental impact. Emirates operates as a current subsidiary and has cascaded emissions data from its parent organisation, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals. The company continues to focus on enhancing its climate commitments and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the aviation industry.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201220162017201820232024
Scope 1
19,447,345,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
766,417,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
148,981,000
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Emirates's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emirates's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Emirates's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Emirates is in AE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Emirates's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Emirates's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 22% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 17% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
100%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Emirates's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Emirates has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare Emirates's Emissions with Industry Peers

Turkish Airlines

TR
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 14 days ago

Southwest

US
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 9 days ago

American Airlines

US
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 10 days ago

China National Aviation Corporation Limited

CN
•
Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71)
Updated 1 day ago

Martinair Cargo N.V.

NL
Updated about 1 month ago

HNA Group co., LTD

CN
•
Other business services (74)
Updated 20 days ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251030.3
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy