Cathay Pacific Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cathay Pacific's score of 28 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Cathay Pacific's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cathay Pacific, headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,558,880,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,574,068,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 45,812,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled approximately 5,939,000,000 kg CO2e. Cathay Pacific has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in net aviation CO2 emissions by 2050, relative to 2005 levels. Additionally, the airline has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets reflect the company's long-term strategy to mitigate its environmental impact and align with global climate goals. The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced from Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce overall emissions in the aviation sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,996,912,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Cathay Pacific's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Cathay Pacific's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 14% last year and increased by approximately 14% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Cathay Pacific'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.
Cathay Pacific 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.
