Japan Airlines Co Ltd
Japan Airlines's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Japan 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).
Japan Airlines has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Japan Airlines's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Airlines amounted to 9,778,000 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 Japan Airlines increased by 6.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Japan Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Airlines's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Airlines were 9,720,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Japan Airlines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Japan Airlines's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Airlines's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Japan Airlines's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 57,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 58,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Japan Airlines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Airlines's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Airlines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Japan Airlines use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Japan Airlines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Japan Airlines's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported 2,600,000 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 Japan Airlines includes a breakdown across 7 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
Japan Airlines's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Japan Airlines reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 443.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Airlines disclose?
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,295,000 tCO₂e (49.81%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 865,000 tCO₂e (33.27%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 421,000 tCO₂e (16.19%)
Japan Airlines's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Airlines’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,720,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,908 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 891.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Japan Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Japan Airlines's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 891.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.38 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Japan Airlines rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Japan 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 Japan Airlines among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Japan Airlines's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Japan Airlines reported a total carbon footprint of 12,378,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.58% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Japan Airlines's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 78.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 21.01%. a