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 six continents. The airline is renowned for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide. Qantas operates a diverse range of services, including passenger flights, freight transport, and loyalty programs, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Notable achievements include being the third oldest airline in the world and consistently ranking among the safest airlines globally. With a strong market position, Qantas continues to set industry standards while connecting Australia to the world.
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Qantas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Qantas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,965,743,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9,720,687,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of around 62,462,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3,182,594,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Qantas's total emissions were about 5,289,515,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,734,407,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 64,894,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 490,214,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. The airline has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. However, Qantas continues to report on its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, Qantas's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the aviation industry in reducing carbon footprints while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2008 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 248,007,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,621,983,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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