Qantas
Qantas Airways Limited, commonly known as Qantas, is Australia's flagship airline, headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1920, Qantas has established itself as a leader in the aviation industry, offering both domestic and international flights across key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Renowned for its commitment to safety and customer service, Qantas provides a range of services, including passenger transport, freight services, and loyalty programmes. The airline's unique offerings, such as its extensive network and premium cabin experiences, set it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades, including being named the world's safest airline, Qantas continues to maintain a strong market position, reflecting its dedication to innovation and excellence in air travel.
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Qantas's score of 17 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Qantas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Qantas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,965,743,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,720,687,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct fuel combustion, and 62,462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 3,182,594,000 kg CO2e, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities. Comparatively, in 2022, Qantas's total emissions were approximately 5,289,515,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 4,734,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 490,214,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the increase in emissions, Qantas has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The airline industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, and Qantas's emissions data reflects the challenges faced in achieving sustainability goals. The company continues to explore strategies to mitigate its carbon footprint, but detailed plans or commitments have not been specified.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,340,721,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 83,920,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 906,298,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Qantas 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.
