China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd
China Eastern Airlines's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, China Eastern 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, China Eastern 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Eastern Airlines's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Eastern Airlines amounted to 23,971,290.29 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 Eastern Airlines increased by 18.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
China Eastern Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Eastern Airlines's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Eastern Airlines were 23,816,108.43 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has China Eastern Airlines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, China Eastern Airlines's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 72.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Eastern Airlines's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are China Eastern Airlines's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, China Eastern Airlines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 155,181.86 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has China Eastern Airlines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, China Eastern Airlines's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 44.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Eastern Airlines's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 23.45% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does China Eastern Airlines use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, China Eastern Airlines reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
China Eastern Airlines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into China Eastern Airlines’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, China Eastern Airlines reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,816,108.43 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,103 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,315.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
China Eastern Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does China Eastern Airlines's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, China Eastern Airlines reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,315.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.36 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does China Eastern Airlines rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, China Eastern Airlines ranked 26 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 Eastern Airlines among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a