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.
+6 vs industry average
The Emirates Group’s score of 23 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The Emirates Group's reported carbon emissions
The Emirates Group's latest reported carbon emissions data for 2024 shows a total of approximately 40.04 billion kg CO2e. This comprises around 32.93 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 171.51 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were reported as approximately 6.93 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, The Emirates Group reported total emissions of about 32.79 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 26.95 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 166.31 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 5.67 billion kg CO2e.
The Emirates Group has established a long-term target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Additionally, they aim to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. In the near term, the company has reported a reduction in carbon intensity for catering and travel: carbon intensity for catering decreased by 26.3% from 13.7 to 10.1 gCO2e/AED, and for travel, it reduced by 22.5% from 4.0 to 3.1 gCO2e/AED between 2022 and 2023.
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The Emirates Group’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
We aim to reduce our Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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