Finnair
Finnair, officially known as Finnair Plc, is a prominent airline headquartered in Vantaa, Finland (FI). Established in 1923, it has evolved into a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving Europe and Asia. Finnair is renowned for its extensive network, offering both passenger and cargo services, with a focus on connecting the Nordic region to major global destinations. The airline's core offerings include scheduled flights, charter services, and a loyalty programme, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and customer experience. Notable achievements include being one of the first airlines to adopt a modern fleet, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. With a strong market position, Finnair continues to innovate, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking quality and reliability in air travel.
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Industry Benchmark
Finnair's score of 29 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Finnair's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Finnair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 613,218,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 302,756,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,558,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 6,359,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, reflecting the airline's commitment to sustainability. Finnair has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The airline aims to achieve a 34.5% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and Scope 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2033, using 2023 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and focuses on emissions from its operations, including land-related emissions from bioenergy feedstocks. Historically, Finnair's total emissions were approximately 3,971,347,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and 1,414,246,000 kg CO2e in 2020, showcasing a downward trend in emissions as the airline implements its climate strategies. The company is committed to transparency and will publicly report its non-CO2 impacts, further enhancing its accountability in addressing climate change.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,628,883,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,959,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 567,902,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Finnair is committed to some 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.
