- Climate-related risks including transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts for SAF) and physical risks (extreme weather events).
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Fluctuations in fuel prices and foreign exchange rates.
- Intensified competition in the Nordic air travel market.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.0M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 509 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 442.7K 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
2.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
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). | 2.0M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 509 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 442.7K 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 | 2.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 1.7M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 6 million metric tons CO2 (69 grams CO2 per passenger kilometer) |
| 2018 | 6.2M tons CO2 |
| 2017 | 4.6M tons CO2 (total); 72.9 grams CO2 per passenger per kilometer |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved carbon efficiency by 2.5 percent compared to 2022 and 15.5 percent compared to 2021. CO2 grams per RPK amounted to 75 grams.
- Added 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to the fleet, reducing fuel burn by at least 14 percent.
- Partnership and investment in Norsk e-Fuel to build the world’s first full-scale e-fuel plant, securing approximately 20 percent of the company’s total demand for SAF by 2030.
- Saved 19,200 tonnes of fuel amounting to a total 60,600 tonnes of CO2 using the SkyBreath application.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce onboard disposable consumption from 5.9 grams per revenue passenger in 2023 to 4 grams per revenue customer in 2024.
- Achieve zero food waste by 2030.
- Increase recycling rates to 98% for bottles and cans by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 45 percent by 2030 compared to 2010 levels.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in aviation by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Direct greenhouse gas emissionsEmployee welfareLabour practicesHealth and safetyCyber security and data protectionSupply chain sustainabilityClimate riskLabour and human rights