China Southern Airlines Co Ltd

Common Name
China Southern Airlines
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Employees
102,597
Ticker
600029
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. is one of the largest airline companies in Asia, providing extensive air transportation services both domestically and internationally. As a prominent air carrier, it...

China Southern Airlines's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, China Southern 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 Southern Airlines has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind China Southern Airlines’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. China Southern Airlines's ESG Report 2024
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b. China Southern Airlines's CSR Report 2023
b. China Southern Airlines's CSR Report 2023

Insights into China Southern Airlines's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Southern Airlines amounted to 29,270,500 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 Southern Airlines increased by 13.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

China Southern Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202407.5 M15 M22.5 M30 MtCO2e-25%+79%+13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are China Southern Airlines's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Southern Airlines were 29,037,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has China Southern Airlines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, China Southern Airlines's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 51.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), China Southern Airlines's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are China Southern Airlines's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, China Southern Airlines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 233,400 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has China Southern Airlines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, China Southern Airlines's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 72.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), China Southern Airlines's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 14.86% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does China Southern Airlines use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, China Southern Airlines reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

China Southern Airlines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into China Southern Airlines’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, China Southern Airlines reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,037,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,873 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,216.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

China Southern Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00010,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CXZQSZHJ&T Global ExpressYear: 2023Scope 1: 689,739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,849Scope 1 Intensity: 77.94 tCO2e/$MShanghai Electric GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 86,106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,920Scope 1 Intensity: 5.41 tCO2e/$MSunwoda ElectronicYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,676Scope 1 Intensity: 14.36 tCO2e/$MJUNEYAO AIRLINESYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,509,290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,828Scope 1 Intensity: 887.43 tCO2e/$MSinotruk Hong KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 86,784 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,180Scope 1 Intensity: 6.12 tCO2e/$MCIMCYear: 2023Scope 1: 192,834 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,984Scope 1 Intensity: 10.72 tCO2e/$MCALB GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 307,489 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,139Scope 1 Intensity: 74.29 tCO2e/$MShenzhen Megmeet ElectricalYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 950Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MZhejiang ExpresswayYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,688Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MCCChina Energy EngineeringYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,191,848 tCO2eRevenue: $M 59,839Scope 1 Intensity: 53.34 tCO2e/$MXXXTC New Energy MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,984 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,436Scope 1 Intensity: 12.72 tCO2e/$MGoldwind Science & TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,769Scope 1 Intensity: 2.23 tCO2e/$MZZZhejiang Chint ElectricsYear: 2023Scope 1: 160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,062Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MShenzhen Envicool TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,073 tCO2eRevenue: $M 497Scope 1 Intensity: 2.16 tCO2e/$MChina Railway ConstructionYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,237,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 160,123Scope 1 Intensity: 20.22 tCO2e/$MSUPCON TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,213Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MZMJYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,125Scope 1 Intensity: 5.36 tCO2e/$MQQQingdao Port InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,823 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,595Scope 1 Intensity: 51.95 tCO2e/$MAir ChinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,677,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,841Scope 1 Intensity: 1,211.70 tCO2e/$MHainan Airlines HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,284,676 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,251Scope 1 Intensity: 1,125.26 tCO2e/$MChina Eastern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,816,108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,103Scope 1 Intensity: 1,315.56 tCO2e/$MSSShandong Hi-speedYear: 2023Scope 1: 367,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,735Scope 1 Intensity: 98.27 tCO2e/$MEVE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 102,432 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,864Scope 1 Intensity: 14.92 tCO2e/$MZZZTO Express (Cayman)Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,497,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,605Scope 1 Intensity: 226.71 tCO2e/$MHHHan's LaserYear: 2023Scope 1: 322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MChina Southern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,037,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,873Scope 1 Intensity: 1,216.34 tCO2e/$M

How does China Southern Airlines's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, China Southern Airlines reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,216.34 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 Southern Airlines rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, China Southern 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 Southern Airlines among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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