- High inflation and fallout from the war in Ukraine
- High fuel costs (20% increase)
- Supply chain challenges, including GTF engine recall by Pratt & Whitney
- Increased seasonality in leisure travel
- Geopolitical tensions impacting airspace and oil prices
Air Astana JSC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Air Astana JSC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tonnes CO2/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 1.1M tonnes CO2e/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
1.1M tonnes CO2/year (Scope 1)
2023
Waste
3.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
15.0K GJ electricity + 3262 Gcal heating/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). | 1.1M tonnes CO2e/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 | 1.1M tonnes CO2/year (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 0.06427 tonnes CO2 per ASK |
| 2020 | 544.2K tonnes CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per RPK by 38% since 2016 to 0.076 tonnes in 2023
- Replacing Embraer and older Boeing aircraft with Airbus A320 and A321neos, reducing fuel consumption by up to 20% and CO2 emissions by 20%
- Participating in a research study on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions in accordance with LCDP
- Develop Environmental Policy and cabin waste management program
- Conduct research on SAF production and use in Kazakhstan
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (planned update to LCDP)
- Calculate and disclose Scope 3 emissions
- Increase annual volume of financial resources allocated for charity
- Increase number of cities covered under socio-economic development program
- Approve ESG Strategy for 2033-2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyHealth and well-being of employeesCommunity InvestmentDiversity & InclusionCorporate Governance