Japan Airlines Co Ltd
Japan Airlines's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
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Insights into Japan Airlines's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Airlines amounted to 9,155,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Airlines increased by 10.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Japan Airlines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Airlines's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Airlines were 9,102,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Japan Airlines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Japan Airlines's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Airlines's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Japan Airlines's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Airlines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Japan Airlines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Japan Airlines's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Airlines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Airlines's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Airlines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Japan Airlines use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Japan Airlines reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Japan Airlines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Japan Airlines's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Japan Airlines reported 2,243,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Japan Airlines's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Airlines reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,243,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Japan Airlines reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 368.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions increased by 27.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Airlines disclose?
In 2023, Japan Airlines reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Japan Airlines's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,219,000 tCOâ‚‚e (54.34%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 651,000 tCOâ‚‚e (29.02%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 356,000 tCOâ‚‚e (15.87%)
Japan Airlines's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Airlines's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Japan Airlines reported a total carbon footprint of 11,398,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.49% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Japan Airlines's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 79.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.68%.