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.
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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Emirates's score of 8 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Emirates's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, 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 around 171,507,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 6,931,555,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown indicates significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities, which accounted for about 6,906,352,000 kg CO2e. Emirates has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The airline's focus on improving carbon efficiency is evident in their operational metrics, such as the freighter CO2e intensity and emissions per unit of revenue. Overall, while Emirates has made strides in tracking emissions, further details on specific reduction strategies or targets would enhance their climate commitment narrative.
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| 2012 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,447,345,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 766,417,000 | 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 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.
