Air New Zealand
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 41 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Air New Zealand's reported carbon emissions
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 3,250,851,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,049,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1,026,989,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, the airline's total emissions were about 3,699,746,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,839,358,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 3,357,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 857,031,000 kg CO2e. 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. Additionally, 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 a 2019 baseline. This target translates to a 28.9% reduction per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK). The airline's initiatives include a focus on improving aviation fuel efficiency, with a reported average annual improvement of 1.5% from 2009 to 2020. Air New Zealand is actively working to understand and mitigate the non-CO2e impacts of aviation, committing to annual public reporting on its progress in collaboration with stakeholders.
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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.
