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Japan Airlines (JAL) is a leading airline company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, serving as a major player in the air transport services industry. Established in 1951, JAL has grown to become one of Asia’s most prominent carriers, renowned for its extensive domestic and international flight networks across Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond.
Specialising in passenger transport, cargo services, and premium travel experiences, Japan Airlines is recognised for its high standards of safety, comfort, and service quality. Its core offerings include innovative in-flight amenities and a strong commitment to sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. As a key player in Japan’s aviation sector, JAL continues to uphold its reputation for reliability and excellence in air transport services.
+6 vs industry average
Japan Airlines’s score of 24 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Air Transport has above-average carbon intensity
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Japan Airlines, headquartered in Japan, operates in the Air transport services industry. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 11,398,100,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 9,102,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 53,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2,243,100,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, Japan Airlines' total emissions were approximately 10,043,300,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 7,801,600,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 5,518,200,000 kg CO2e in 2020. In 2019, total emissions stood at approximately 10,580,700,000 kg CO2e.
Japan Airlines is committed to achieving Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050 for all scopes. This long-term net-zero target was announced in June 2020. The company has also set specific absolute reduction targets for Scope 1 emissions, aiming for less than 9,090,000,000 kg CO2e by fiscal year 2025 (below the 2019 level) and less than 8,180,000,000 kg CO2e by fiscal year 2030 (a 10% reduction from 2019). For Scope 2 emissions, Japan Airlines targets a 50% reduction by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2013 levels for ground facilities in Japan.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) confirms Japan Airlines' commitment to net-zero, indicating that the company is taking steps to align its emissions reduction efforts with climate science.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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