KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, commonly known as KLM, is a prominent player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1919, KLM has established itself as 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 major regions worldwide, KLM offers a comprehensive range of services, including passenger and cargo transport. Its unique selling points lie in its commitment to sustainability and customer service, making it a preferred choice for travellers. With a strong market position, KLM consistently ranks among the top airlines globally, recognised for its innovative approach and operational excellence in the competitive air transport sector.
+6 vs industry average
Klm’s score of 23 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Klm's reported carbon emissions
KLM, a leading air transport services provider headquartered in NL, has established a comprehensive climate strategy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. The company is actively pursuing this goal with a validated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
For the reporting year 2024, KLM reported Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion totalling approximately 3.27 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 2.64 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.15 billion kg CO2e, with upstream Scope 3 emissions at approximately 2.54 billion kg CO2e. Looking at 2022, total emissions reached approximately 11.32 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 mobile combustion of about 3.15 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based emissions of approximately 30.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 upstream transportation and distribution of around 2.54 billion kg CO2e.
A key near-term target for KLM, validated by SBTi, is a 30% relative reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometer (RTK) by 2030 compared to 2019. This translates to an approximate 12% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by the same year. Additionally, KLM has committed to a 30% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions per RTK by FY2030, from a FY2019 base year. The company also aims for an overall net-zero emission commitment by 2050.
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Klm’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
12% reduction in Scope 1
KLM’s target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to put its ambitions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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