- High costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the challenge of recovering these costs from consumers.
- Geopolitical tensions affecting flight paths.
- Increased industrial activity leading to road congestion and bottlenecks.
Cargolux Airlines International S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cargolux Airlines International S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.2M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.8K 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
4.2M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
10.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
512.6K kg/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). | 4.2M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.8K 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 | 4.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 4.6M tCO2e (Scope 1); 2169 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2021 | 4.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 3.8M tCO2 (Cargolux) + 440424 tCO2 (Cargolux Italia) = 4283667 tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 4.1M tCO2e (reduction of 0.62%) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Became the first airline to uplift SAF at Luxembourg airport and the first foreign airline to uplift SAF in China for an intercontinental flight.
- Signed a landmark collaboration and offtake agreement with Norsk E-Fuel for sustainable fuels.
- Launched Aquarius Aerial Firefighting unit to combat wildfires.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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