Klm
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, commonly known as KLM, is a prominent player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1919, KLM is one of the oldest airlines in the world, with a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its merger with Air France in 2004, forming the Air France-KLM Group. Operating across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, KLM offers a comprehensive range of services, including passenger and cargo transport. The airline is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, exemplified by its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance customer experience. With a strong market position, KLM consistently ranks among the top airlines for service quality and operational efficiency, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide.
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Klm's score of 6 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Klm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,887,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which accounted for about 10,133,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, primarily from fuel and energy-related activities, which totalled around 2,533,000,000 kg CO2e. KLM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 30% per revenue tonne kilometre by the fiscal year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, although it does not account for non-CO2e effects that contribute to aviation-induced warming. Historically, KLM's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of approximately 12,030,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2019. The airline is committed to transparency and will report annually on its collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate the non-CO2e impacts of aviation. KLM's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the broader impacts of aviation on climate change.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,030,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,548,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Klm 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.
