AirAsia Bhd
AirAsia's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, AirAsia 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AirAsia has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into AirAsia's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AirAsia amounted to 5,452,983 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 AirAsia increased by 12.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
AirAsia's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AirAsia's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AirAsia were 5,440,467 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has AirAsia reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, AirAsia's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 107.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), AirAsia's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are AirAsia's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, AirAsia reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,516 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has AirAsia reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, AirAsia's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 143.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), AirAsia's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 25.52% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does AirAsia use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, AirAsia reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
AirAsia's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into AirAsia's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, AirAsia reported 1,865,225.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of AirAsia includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
AirAsia's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AirAsia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, AirAsia reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,865,225.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 61.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), AirAsia's Scope 3 emissions increased by 58.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AirAsia disclose?
In 2024, AirAsia reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of AirAsia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to AirAsia's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,139,515 tCO₂e (61.09%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 721,116 tCO₂e (38.66%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,215 tCO₂e (0.12%)
AirAsia's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AirAsia’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, AirAsia reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,440,467 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 382 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14,228.99 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
AirAsia's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does AirAsia's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, AirAsia reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14,228.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.82, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does AirAsia rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, AirAsia ranked 22 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places AirAsia among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into AirAsia's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, AirAsia reported a total carbon footprint of 7,318,208.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.23% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to AirAsia's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 74.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 25.49%.a