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KLM

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, commonly known as KLM, is a prominent player in the global aviation 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 including Europe, North America, and Asia, KLM offers a comprehensive range of services, from passenger flights to cargo transport. Its unique blend of traditional Dutch hospitality and modern technology sets it apart in the competitive airline market. KLM is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings and maintaining a strong market position within the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KLM's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

KLM's score of 3 is lower than 100% 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

KLM, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, there are no absolute emissions figures available to report. However, KLM is actively engaged in various climate commitments and initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. The airline industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, and KLM has acknowledged this by implementing several strategies to mitigate its environmental impact. While specific reduction targets or achievements are not detailed, KLM is likely to be exploring avenues such as fleet modernisation, sustainable aviation fuels, and operational efficiencies to lower emissions across its operations. KLM's commitment to sustainability aligns with broader industry efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for urgent action in the face of climate change. As the airline continues to develop its climate strategy, stakeholders can expect ongoing updates regarding its emissions reduction initiatives and progress.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KLM's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very 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. KLM is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

KLM is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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