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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Industry Benchmark
Klm's score of 20 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Klm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,887,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which accounted for about 10,133,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The airline has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 30% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel emissions per revenue tonne kilometre by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to address biogenic land-related emissions while excluding non-CO2e effects that contribute to aviation-induced warming. KLM's ongoing efforts reflect its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the aviation sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,030,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,548,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Klm 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.
