Air New Zealand Limited, commonly referred to as Air New Zealand, is a prominent airline headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1940, the airline has grown to become a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving the South Pacific, Asia, and North America. Renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovative in-flight experiences, Air New Zealand offers a range of services including passenger transport, cargo services, and holiday packages. The airline is particularly noted for its unique safety videos and commitment to sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Air New Zealand has received numerous accolades, including recognition for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction. As a member of the Star Alliance, it continues to expand its global reach while maintaining a focus on the New Zealand experience.
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Air New Zealand's score of 29 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Air New Zealand reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,279,889,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,250,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of about 2,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the airline's Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1,030,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities and purchased goods and services. Air New Zealand has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. This target reflects a commitment to achieving a reduction of approximately 975,000,000 kg CO2e from its 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the airline has committed to a 16.3% absolute reduction in well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions related to jet fuel by 2030, based on 2019 levels, which translates to a reduction of about 700,000,000 kg CO2e. The airline's initiatives include a focus on improving aviation fuel efficiency, with a target of a 1.5% average annual improvement from 2009 to 2020. Air New Zealand's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, and it actively reports on its progress and collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate non-CO2e impacts of aviation. Overall, Air New Zealand's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint while contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,477,944,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,624,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,480,567,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Air New Zealand is participating in some 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.
