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Klm

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, commonly known as KLM, is a prominent player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1919, KLM is one of the oldest airlines in the world, with a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its merger with Air France in 2004, forming the Air France-KLM Group. Operating across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, KLM offers a comprehensive range of services, including passenger and cargo transport. The airline is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, exemplified by its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance customer experience. With a strong market position, KLM consistently ranks among the top airlines for service quality and operational efficiency, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide.

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22

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.

2

Industry Benchmark

Klm's score of 22 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Klm's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 10,360,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, classified under Scope 1 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 9,972,000 kg CO2e. KLM's total emissions for 2022 were reported at approximately 11,408,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions contributing about 9,099,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 2,289,000 kg CO2e. KLM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. In the near term, the airline targets a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, aligning KLM's goals with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, KLM aims for a 12% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030. KLM's ongoing efforts include reducing fuel consumption and collaborating with stakeholders to address non-CO2e impacts of aviation. The airline's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive stance in the aviation industry's transition towards lower carbon emissions.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
4,548,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Klm's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Klm is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Klm is participating in some 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.

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

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