Qantas Airways Ltd

Common Name
Qantas Airways
Country
Australia
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Employees
20,000
Ticker
QAN
Exchange
ASX
Description
Qantas Airways Ltd is a major airline company that is primarily focused on providing air transportation services across Australia and internationally. Known for its flagship carrier, the Qantas brand ...

Qantas Airways's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Qantas Airways 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, Qantas Airways has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Qantas Airways's Sustainability Report 2025
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b. Qantas Airways's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Qantas Airways's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Qantas Airways's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Qantas Airways amounted to 12,197,531 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Qantas Airways increased by 5.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Qantas Airways's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202503.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e-65%+46%+105%+18%+6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Qantas Airways's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Qantas Airways were 12,139,425 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Qantas Airways reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Qantas Airways's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 29.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Qantas Airways's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Qantas Airways's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,106 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Qantas Airways reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Qantas Airways's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Qantas Airways 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Qantas Airways use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Qantas Airways's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Qantas Airways's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported 7,305,845 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 2025 disclosure of Qantas Airways includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Qantas Airways's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-70%+80%+549%+91%+20%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Qantas Airways's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,305,845 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Qantas Airways reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Qantas Airways's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 706.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Qantas Airways's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

Insights into Qantas Airways’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,139,425 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,410 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 787.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Qantas Airways's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,0001,000,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CReeceYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,623 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,073Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MCCCopa HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,136,351 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,457Scope 1 Intensity: 907.25 tCO2e/$MAmerican Airlines GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 37,533,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 52,788Scope 1 Intensity: 711.01 tCO2e/$MLATAM Airlines GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,118,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,380,316Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MJUNEYAO AIRLINESYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,509,290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,828Scope 1 Intensity: 887.43 tCO2e/$MInterglobe AviationYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,706,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,084Scope 1 Intensity: 1,068.46 tCO2e/$MCathay Pacific AirwaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,083,146 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,439Scope 1 Intensity: 1,047.92 tCO2e/$MWizz Air HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,771,643 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,739Scope 1 Intensity: 1,217.83 tCO2e/$MAir New Zealand LtdYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,250,851 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,113Scope 1 Intensity: 790.39 tCO2e/$MVolarisYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,580,722 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,259Scope 1 Intensity: 1,098.73 tCO2e/$MSouthwest AirlinesYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,670,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,091Scope 1 Intensity: 792.23 tCO2e/$MChina AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,228,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,223Scope 1 Intensity: 1,000.79 tCO2e/$MGOLYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,049,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 984.89 tCO2e/$MEva AirwaysYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,501,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,531Scope 1 Intensity: 995.53 tCO2e/$MAeroflot-Rossiyskiye AvialiniiYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,423,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,775Scope 1 Intensity: 1,390.84 tCO2e/$MHainan Airlines HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,284,676 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,251Scope 1 Intensity: 1,125.26 tCO2e/$MJapan AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,908Scope 1 Intensity: 891.10 tCO2e/$MDelta Air LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,284,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 61,643Scope 1 Intensity: 604.85 tCO2e/$MChina Eastern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,816,108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,103Scope 1 Intensity: 1,315.56 tCO2e/$MJetBlue AirwaysYear: 2021Scope 1: 6,853,927 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,037Scope 1 Intensity: 1,135.32 tCO2e/$MKorean Air LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,323,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1,094.03 tCO2e/$MAlaska Air GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,321,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,735Scope 1 Intensity: 879.58 tCO2e/$MEasyjetYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,114,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,459Scope 1 Intensity: 651.29 tCO2e/$MChina Southern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,037,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,873Scope 1 Intensity: 1,216.34 tCO2e/$MFinnairYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,459,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,173Scope 1 Intensity: 1,090.45 tCO2e/$MQantas AirwaysYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,139,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,410Scope 1 Intensity: 787.77 tCO2e/$M

How does Qantas Airways's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 787.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 995.53 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Qantas Airways rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Qantas Airways ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Qantas Airways is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Qantas Airways's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Qantas Airways reported a total carbon footprint of 19,503,376 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.75% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Qantas Airways's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 62.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 37.46%. a

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