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 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,887,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,132,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from direct fuel combustion, and 2,533,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions related to fuel and energy-related activities. Notably, KLM's Scope 2 emissions were minimal, at about 27,600,000 kg CO2e. KLM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions per revenue tonne kilometre by the fiscal year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of KLM's broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. In 2019, KLM's total emissions were approximately 12,030,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions over the following years. The airline is actively working to mitigate its environmental impact and reports annually on its progress and collaboration with stakeholders to address non-CO2e effects contributing to aviation-induced warming. KLM's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the aviation industry's role in climate change and its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,030,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,548,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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