Emirates
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Emirates's score of 16 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Emirates's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Emirates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,037,215,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 32,934,153,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 171,507,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 6,931,555,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 32,791,146,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 26,951,870,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 166,311,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 5,672,965,000 kg CO2e. Emirates has made notable strides in reducing carbon intensity, achieving a reduction of approximately 26.3% in carbon emissions per revenue unit for catering and 22.5% for travel from 2022 to 2023. Specifically, the carbon intensity for catering decreased from 13.7 gCO₂e/AED to 10.1 gCO₂e/AED, while travel emissions reduced from 4.0 gCO₂e/AED to 3.1 gCO₂e/AED. The emissions data is cascaded from Emirates, which is a current subsidiary, and reflects their commitment to addressing climate change through measurable targets and initiatives. The company continues to focus on improving operational efficiencies and reducing its overall carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Emirates 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.
