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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 10,360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, specifically mobile combustion. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 9,972,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, KLM's total emissions reached approximately 11,408,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,099,700 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing around 2,289,000 kg CO2e. KLM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. In the near term, the airline targets a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, KLM aims for a 12% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. KLM's ongoing efforts include reducing fuel consumption and enhancing operational efficiency to meet these targets. The airline is committed to transparency, planning to report annually on its progress and collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate the non-CO2e impacts of aviation.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,030,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,548,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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