Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, commonly known as Cathay Pacific, is a premier airline headquartered in Hong Kong (HK). Founded in 1946, the airline has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, operating flights across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. Renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to quality, Cathay Pacific offers a range of products, including passenger and cargo services, with a focus on comfort and innovation. The airline has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leading carrier in the competitive market. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Cathay Pacific continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring a unique travel experience that sets it apart from competitors.
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Cathay Pacific's score of 17 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cathay Pacific's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cathay Pacific reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,558,880,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 11,574,068,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 45,812,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the airline's Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 5,939,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Cathay Pacific has made significant strides in its climate commitments, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The airline's emissions data indicates a focus on reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in emissions per available tonne kilometre and revenue tonne kilometre in recent years. The company continues to explore sustainable practices and technologies to enhance its environmental performance. Overall, Cathay Pacific's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting and ongoing efforts to improve sustainability, despite the absence of formal reduction targets. The airline's headquarters is located in Hong Kong (HK).
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,472,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79,538,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cathay Pacific is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
