Klm Sustainability Profile
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 30 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Klm's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.91 billion kg CO2e, comprising 3.27 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2.64 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. This long-term target is part of KLM's strategy to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement. For near-term reductions, KLM has committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes well-to-wake emissions from jet fuel. Additionally, KLM aims for a 12% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by the same year. KLM's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures reflect the airline's direct operations. The company continues to enhance its sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions while actively participating in industry-wide initiatives to mitigate climate impacts.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,066,900,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,060,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,463,100,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Klm's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Klm's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 41% since 2019, 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 44% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Klm'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.
Klm has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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