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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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In 2024, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 10,360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, specifically from mobile combustion. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 9,972,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, KLM's total emissions were reported at approximately 11,322,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,972,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 30,700 kg CO2e. KLM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. The airline has also established near-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), including a 30% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions per revenue tonne kilometre by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, although it does not account for non-CO2e effects contributing to aviation-induced warming. KLM's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident in its goal to achieve a 30% relative reduction in CO2 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre by 2030, translating to a 12% absolute reduction from 2019 levels. These initiatives reflect KLM's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,066,900,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 33,060,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | 4,463,100,000 | - | - | - | - |
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