Lufthansa
Lufthansa, officially known as Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is a leading global airline headquartered in Germany. Established in 1926, it has grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious airlines in the world, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating in the aviation industry, Lufthansa offers a comprehensive range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, maintenance, and aircraft leasing. Its unique selling points include a commitment to quality service, extensive route networks, and innovative in-flight experiences. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa has achieved significant market position, consistently ranking among the top airlines for customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. With a rich history of milestones, including the introduction of the first non-stop transatlantic flight, Lufthansa continues to set industry standards.
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Lufthansa's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Lufthansa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,823,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 139,496,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,667,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the airline's significant carbon footprint, primarily driven by its operational activities. Lufthansa has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the airline is part of the broader aviation industry's efforts to address climate change, which includes commitments to improve fuel efficiency and invest in sustainable aviation fuels. The company has also been involved in various sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact. Overall, while Lufthansa's emissions data reflects a substantial environmental challenge, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for clearer commitments to achieve meaningful progress in carbon reduction.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2016 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,818,126,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,834,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,906,223,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lufthansa is not committed to any 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.
