Air China Ltd
Air China's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Air China completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Air China has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Air China's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air China amounted to 27,881,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air China increased by 22.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Air China's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Air China's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Air China were 27,677,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Air China reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Air China's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 81.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Air China's Scope 1 emissions increased by 22.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Air China's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Air China reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 204,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Air China reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Air China's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Air China 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Air China's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 11.48% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Air China use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Air China reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Air China's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Air China’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Air China reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,677,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,841 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,211.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Air China's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Air China's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Air China reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,211.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.64 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Air China rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Air China ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Air China among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a