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**SAS, or Scandinavian Airlines**, is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with its headquarters situated in Sweden. As a leading player in the air transport services industry, SAS connects Scandinavia with destinations across the globe, facilitating both business and leisure travel.
Founded in 1946, Scandinavian Airlines has a rich history of pioneering aviation, including the first transpolar flight. The airline primarily offers passenger air transportation, complemented by cargo services and ancillary travel products. Its unique selling proposition lies in its strong Scandinavian heritage, known for efficiency, punctuality, and a focus on customer comfort.
SAS holds a significant market position in Northern Europe, offering an extensive route network and a commitment to sustainable aviation. The airline continuously innovates its service offerings, aiming to provide a seamless and enjoyable travel experience for millions of passengers annually.
33
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.024
20182025
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Scandinavian Airlines's reported carbon emissions
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), headquartered in Sweden, reported Scope 1 emissions of 36,000 kg CO2e in 2020, primarily from mobile combustion. There is no publicly available data for Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for 2020. However, SAS has disclosed several climate commitments.
The airline aims to reduce total CO2 emissions by 25% by 2025, compared to 2005 levels, a target that was accelerated by five years. They also have a long-term goal of achieving up to a 50% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2030, relative to 2005, through efficiency measures and a fully implemented Single European Sky. Furthermore, Scandinavian Airlines supports the International Air Transport Association (IATA) ambition for commercial aviation to have no material climate impact by 2050, aligning with a net-zero objective.
Emissions data for Scandinavian Airlines is inherited from its current parent company, Scandinavian Airlines System Denmark-Norway-Sweden.
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Scandinavian Airlines’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from SAS AB (publ)See details
Not active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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