- Lack of readily-available zero CO2 emission technology until at least 2035.
- Uncertainty about the magnitude of non-CO2 climate effects and effective mitigation measures.
- Need to increase SAF usage beyond current commitments to meet SBTi targets.
- EU regulation hampering circular practices for waste recycling.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.11 Mt CO2 (2023). By scope: Scope 3: 27% of total emissions in 2019. 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
10.11 Mt CO2 (2023)
2022
Waste
15.5K tons/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 27% of total emissions in 2019 |
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 | 10.11 Mt CO2 (2023) |
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 passenger-kilometer (pkm) by 21.6% by 2019 (relative to 2009 levels).
- Achieved 20% improvement in ground operation energy efficiency by 2020 (relative to 2011 levels).
- Used 49 kilotons of SAF in 2023, saving 179 kilotons of scope 1 and 3 CO2 emissions.
- Reduced non-hazardous, non-separated waste by 19% in 2019 compared to 2011.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions per RTK by 30% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline).
- Reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 12% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline).
- Use 10% SAF worldwide by 2030.
- Reduce non-hazardous, non-separated waste by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2011).
📅 Medium-term
- Operate a zero CO2 emission flight in this decade.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change