China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines, officially known as China Southern Airlines Company Limited, is a leading airline headquartered in Guangzhou, CN. Established in 1988, it has grown to become one of the largest carriers in Asia, operating an extensive network across domestic and international routes. The airline primarily focuses on passenger and cargo transportation, offering a range of services that include economy, business, and first-class travel. With a fleet that features modern aircraft and a commitment to customer service, China Southern Airlines stands out in the competitive aviation industry. The airline has achieved significant milestones, including being a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which enhances its global reach. Renowned for its operational efficiency and safety standards, China Southern Airlines continues to solidify its position as a prominent player in the global aviation market.
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China Southern Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, China Southern Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,037,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 233,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 29,270,600,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 25,696,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 203,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 25,899,400,000 kg CO2e. The airline has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 7.68% decrease in fuel consumption per ton-kilometre from 2019 to 2023, which equates to a total annual fuel saving of 175,100 tons and a reduction of approximately 551,600 tons of carbon emissions. Furthermore, China Southern Airlines has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for 100% electrification of airport vehicles by 2030 and comprehensive electrification of all vehicles by 2035. The company is actively conducting whole-industry chain carbon reduction scenario mapping studies to meet its carbon peak and neutrality goals by 2050. Currently, the airline does not disclose Scope 3 emissions data, focusing instead on its direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and associated reduction initiatives.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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China Southern Airlines is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
