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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Klm's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion reaching approximately 3,273,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution at about 2,637,000,000 kg CO2e. This follows a similar trend in 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 3,150,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2,538,000,000 kg CO2e. KLM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Specifically, the airline has committed to a 30% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions per revenue tonne kilometre by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement. In addition to these targets, KLM is actively working to reduce its fuel consumption and carbon emissions, with a focus on achieving a 30% relative reduction in CO2 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre by 2030 compared to 2019, translating to a 12% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions. KLM's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in industry initiatives aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of aviation, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,066,900,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,060,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,463,100,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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