- Supply chain disruptions
- Fluctuations in passenger traffic due to unforeseen circumstances
China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.3M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 20.1M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 125.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
20.3M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
4.1K thousand tons/year
2023
Waste
46.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
192.7K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 20.1M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 125.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 13.95 million tons (CO2) |
| 2015 | 16.74 million tons (CO2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions through fuel-efficient aircraft and optimized flight distances
- Conducted the first "Sustainable Flight" using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve ESG management and information collection mechanisms
📅 Medium-term
- Set energy efficiency goals
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon emission peak and carbon neutrality
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyCustomer ServiceEmployee Well-beingClimate ChangeResource SustainabilityCommunity EngagementESG GovernanceDigital TransformationTechnological InnovationAnti-corruption