Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, officially known as Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C., is a leading global airline headquartered in Doha, Qatar (QA). Founded in 1993, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations, serving over 160 destinations across six continents. Renowned for its exceptional service and modern fleet, Qatar Airways operates in the aviation industry, focusing on passenger and cargo transport. The airline's core offerings include premium cabin services, extensive in-flight entertainment, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, setting it apart from competitors. Notable achievements include being named Airline of the Year multiple times by Skytrax, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence. With a focus on innovation and quality, Qatar Airways continues to redefine air travel for its passengers.
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Qatar Airways's score of 15 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Qatar Airways's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Qatar Airways reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,442,628,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,442,628,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 296,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 96,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Over the years, Qatar Airways has shown fluctuations in emissions, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 22,387,979,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 21,442,628,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The airline's emissions peaked at approximately 22,882,338,000 kg CO2e in 2020, before decreasing to 14,105,041,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend towards reducing their carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, Qatar Airways has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives. The airline continues to focus on improving carbon efficiency, with reported emissions per traffic unit decreasing from 3,826 kg CO2e in 2015 to 3,095 kg CO2e in 2019. Qatar Airways remains dedicated to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within the aviation industry, although specific reduction targets or pledges have not been disclosed.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,139,530,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 307,034,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Qatar Airways 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.
