Qantas Sustainability Profile
Qantas Airways Limited, commonly known as Qantas, is Australia's flagship airline, headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1920, Qantas has established itself as a leader in the aviation industry, offering both domestic and international flights across six continents. The airline is renowned for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide. Qantas operates a diverse range of services, including passenger flights, freight transport, and loyalty programs, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Notable achievements include being the third oldest airline in the world and consistently ranking among the safest airlines globally. With a strong market position, Qantas continues to set industry standards while connecting Australia to the world.
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Qantas's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Qantas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,503,377,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,139,425,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 58,106,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 7,305,845,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 17,610,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 11,500,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,700,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2,400,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Qantas's emissions in Australia were reported at approximately 13,700,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions constituting the majority at about 13,700,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were around 3,900,000,000 kg CO2e and 100,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Globally, emissions for the same year were about 12,965,743,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 9,720,687,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at around 3,182,594,000 kg CO2e. Qantas has committed to a 25% reduction in net emissions from 2019 levels by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target reflects the airline's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change within the aviation industry.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,071,618,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00.0 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0.0 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Qantas'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.
Qantas 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.
