Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Deutsche Lufthansa's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa 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, Deutsche Lufthansa 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Deutsche Lufthansa's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Lufthansa amounted to 29,207,967 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 Deutsche Lufthansa increased by 8.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Lufthansa were 29,159,239 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Deutsche Lufthansa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,728 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Deutsche Lufthansa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 46.26% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Deutsche Lufthansa use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Deutsche Lufthansa's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported 13,734,041 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 Deutsche Lufthansa 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
Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,734,041 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 3 emissions increased by 36.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
Insights into Deutsche Lufthansa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,159,239 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 39,107 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 745.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Deutsche Lufthansa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Deutsche Lufthansa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 745.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.93 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Deutsche Lufthansa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Deutsche Lufthansa among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Deutsche Lufthansa's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa reported a total carbon footprint of 42,942,008 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.14% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Deutsche Lufthansa's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 67.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 31.98%. a