China Southern Airlines Co Ltd
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- 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.ab
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.ab
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 energya
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
- 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
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 10.56, 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