- Supply chain disruptions (e.g., APU shortages)
- Labour availability and training constraints
- High cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Qantas Airways Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 4.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2009 | 11.9M tonnes CO2e (2009) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of 146 million single-use plastic items, targeting zero single-use plastics by 2027
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030 (excluding quarantine waste)
- A321P2F (passenger to freighter conversion) with ~30% lower emissions and ~40% greater range compared to B737F
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 25% by 2030 (from 2019 levels)
- Zero single-use plastics by 2027
- Achieve 10% SAF in fuel mix by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Increase operational and fuel efficiency by an average of 1.5% p.a. to 2030
- Achieve 60% SAF by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityDecarbonisationClimate ActionSustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)