- Supply chain issues, staff shortages, rising inflation costs, and significant weather events impacting operations and customers.
- Significant increase in carbon emissions compared to 2022 due to increased operations after Covid-19 restrictions.
- Challenges in increasing waste diversion from landfill due to operational challenges, limited recycling infrastructure, and commercial viability of circular innovations.
- Limited access to and high cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Air New Zealand Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-07 to 2023-06 reporting, Air New Zealand Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 2.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 930.6K 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
3.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3)
2022-07 to 2023-06
Waste
889 tons/year (to landfill)
2022-07 to 2023-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-07 to 2023-06)
| 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). | 2.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 930.6K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 3.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2020 | 3.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 3.5M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 52.6 percent reduction in single-use fossil-fuel-derived plastic items across all cabins on international flights, removing over 38 million single-use plastic items.
- Reduced carbon intensity (gCO2–e/RTK) by 21 percent compared to 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase cargo load factors on widebody international network to 85% by 2025.
- Double spend with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses and social enterprises to $24 million by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 28.9 percent by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline.
- 10 percent of Air New Zealand's total fuel uplift in 2030 is neat SAF.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Caring for New ZealandersClimate actionDriving towards a circular economySustainable tourism