Airasia Sustainability Profile
AirAsia Berhad, commonly known as AirAsia, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Malaysia. Founded in 1993, the airline has revolutionised air travel in Asia, offering affordable flights across major operational regions, including Southeast Asia, East Asia, and beyond. With a focus on budget-friendly travel, AirAsia provides a range of services, including domestic and international flights, as well as ancillary services like hotel bookings and car rentals. The airline is renowned for its innovative approach to cost management and customer service, making air travel accessible to millions. As a pioneer in the low-cost carrier segment, AirAsia has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its service excellence and operational efficiency. Its commitment to affordability and quality has solidified its position as a market leader in the aviation industry.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Airasia's score of 12 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Airasia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AirAsia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,127,059 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 333,196 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,403,617 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,390,246 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data reflects the company's operational footprint, with significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting within Scope 3 emissions. The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported by AirAsia. Despite the substantial emissions, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges in place, which suggests a need for enhanced commitment to sustainability initiatives. AirAsia's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the aviation industry in addressing climate change, particularly in managing Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of an airline's carbon footprint. As the industry moves towards greater accountability, AirAsia's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 128,276,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 77,800 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Airasia's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 17% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Airasia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Airasia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
