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The Emirates Group, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AE), is a leading player in the air transport services industry, specifically classified under code 62. Founded in 1985, the group has grown to encompass a diverse range of businesses, primarily focusing on passenger and cargo airline operations through its flagship carrier, Emirates Airline, and its ground handling subsidiary, dnata.
With a strong presence across six continents, The Emirates Group is renowned for its commitment to quality service and innovation, offering unique in-flight experiences and extensive global connectivity. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in aviation and customer service, solidifying its position as a market leader in the competitive air transport sector.
+8 vs industry average
The Emirates Group’s score of 26 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The Emirates Group, headquartered in AE, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42.69 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 35.11 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 188.96 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 7.39 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 40.03 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 32.93 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1), 175.51 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6.93 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). For 2023, total emissions were around 32.79 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 26.95 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 166.31 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 5.67 billion kg CO2e.
The Emirates Group has set long-term targets to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. Near-term commitments include reducing Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline and reducing Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. The company also reported a 26.3% reduction in carbon intensity for catering and a 22.5% reduction for travel, measured in grams of CO2e per AED, between 2022 and 2023.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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