Lufthansa
Lufthansa, officially known as Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is a leading global airline headquartered in Germany. Established in 1926, it has grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious airlines in the world, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating in the aviation industry, Lufthansa offers a comprehensive range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, maintenance, and aircraft leasing. Its unique selling points include a commitment to quality service, extensive route networks, and innovative in-flight experiences. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa has achieved significant market position, consistently ranking among the top airlines for customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. With a rich history of milestones, including the introduction of the first non-stop transatlantic flight, Lufthansa continues to set industry standards.
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Lufthansa's score of 5 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lufthansa's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Lufthansa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 13,823,320,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 139,496,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 4,667,549,000 kg CO2e. Lufthansa has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the airline industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, and many companies are exploring strategies to reduce their carbon footprints. Lufthansa's emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the aviation sector in achieving sustainability goals. The airline continues to monitor its emissions and is likely to align with industry standards and practices aimed at reducing environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2016 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,818,126,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,834,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,906,223,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lufthansa 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.
