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.
-1 vs industry average
Cathay Pacific’s score of 16 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cathay Pacific's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Cathay Pacific, headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16.8 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2024, the airline's emissions were about 14.1 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 11.6 billion kg CO2e, with a breakdown of 5.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 40.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Cathay Pacific has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in net aviation CO2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2005 levels. Additionally, the airline has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets reflect the company's long-term strategy to address climate change and reduce its environmental impact. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Cathay Pacific Airways Limited.
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Cathay Pacific’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
We are proud to committing to the net zero carbon emissions…
We are proud to committing to the net zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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