- Lack of supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
- Economic conditions affecting payload carried on routes, impacting carbon intensity improvements.
- Small-scale Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology still in the formative stage.
Cargojet Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cargojet Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 861.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 228 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 219.4K 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
1.1M tCO2e/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). | 861.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 228 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 219.4K 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 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a year-over-year reduction of 2.85% in emissions per flight hour and a reduction of 11.18% in emission per tonne of payload in 2023. Achieved an absolute reduction of 7.03% in Scope 1 emissions from aircraft operation in 2023.
- Fleet modernization program resulting in improved carbon intensity by reducing fuel burn per block hour per pound of payload.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve at least 1% SAF consumption by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 10% SAF consumption by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net-Zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050 (in line with SBTI Net-Zero Standard), including 65% SAF consumption by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyDiversity & InclusionCorporate Governance