- Stringent emission requirements imposed by new climate-related laws and regulations.
- High price of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- Extreme weather events affecting flight operations.
- Potential reputational risk from failure to effectively implement carbon emission reduction efforts.
Air China Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Air China Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.8M tonnes. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tonnes; Scope 2: 18.3 tonnes. 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
22.8M tonnes
2023
Water Usage
5.3M tonnes
2023
Waste
1.3K tonnes (hazardous) + 4015 tonnes (kitchen) + 6400000 tonnes (industrial)
2023
Energy Use
274.9K MWh
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). | 2.3K tonnes |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.3 tonnes |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a year-on-year reduction in carbon emission intensity.
- Completed the replacement of in-flight supplies listed in the plastic phase-out inventory.
- Reduced fuel consumption through various measures (optimizing altitudes and extra fuel in flight plans, controlling aircraft weight, optimizing flight routes and paths, implementing mobile map applications, replacing APUs with alternative facilities).
- Successfully completed the first commercial passenger flight of a wide-body aircraft using a 10% blend of domestically produced SAF.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Significantly reduce the consumption intensity of disposable plastic products by 2025 compared with 2020.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety DevelopmentGreen OperationsQuality ServiceEmployee DevelopmentCommunity ResponsibilityResponsible GovernanceClimate Change Response and Carbon Reduction