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The Emirates Group

The Emirates Group, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AE), is a leading player in the global aviation and travel industry. Founded in 1985, the group has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of Emirates Airline, which has become synonymous with luxury air travel. Operating across six continents, The Emirates Group encompasses various business areas, including passenger and cargo air transport, travel services, and hospitality. Its core offerings, such as award-winning in-flight services and a vast network of destinations, set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, The Emirates Group has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the aviation sector. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success on the global stage.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Emirates Group's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

The Emirates Group's score of 21 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Emirates Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Emirates Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,037,215,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 32,934,153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 171,507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 6,931,555,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 6,906,352,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (25,203,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the group's emissions were lower, at around 32,791,146,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 26,951,870,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 166,311,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 5,672,965,000 kg CO2e. The Emirates Group has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, starting from 2023. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

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17,791,566,000
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Scope 2
508,056,000
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Scope 3
100,984,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Emirates Group's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The Emirates Group is in AE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

The Emirates Group is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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