China Airlines Ltd
China Airlines's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, China Airlines 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).
However, China Airlines 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Airlines's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Airlines amounted to 6,244,487 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 China Airlines increased by 2.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
China Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Airlines's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Airlines were 6,228,363 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has China Airlines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, China Airlines's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Airlines's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are China Airlines's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, China Airlines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,124 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has China Airlines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, China Airlines's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 16.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Airlines's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Airlines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does China Airlines use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, China Airlines reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
China Airlines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into China Airlines's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, China Airlines reported 1,432,790 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 China Airlines includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
China Airlines's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Airlines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, China Airlines reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,432,790 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has China Airlines reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, China Airlines's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 10.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Airlines's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that China Airlines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into China Airlines’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, China Airlines reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,228,363 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,223 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,000.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
China Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does China Airlines's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, China Airlines reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,000.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.72 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does China Airlines rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, China Airlines ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places China Airlines among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into China Airlines's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, China Airlines reported a total carbon footprint of 7,677,277 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.93% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to China Airlines's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 81.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.66%. a