- Rapidly growing business leading to increased total CO2 emissions.
- Managing waste generation across various business units.
- Conserving water in a region with low rainfall.
- Addressing noise pollution from airport operations.
- Preventing pollution to land and water.
Qatar Airways (Q.C.S.C.)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015-04 to 2016-03 reporting, Qatar Airways (Q.C.S.C.) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.0M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 14.6M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 366.4K 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
15.0M tCO2e/year
2015-04 to 2016-03
Water Usage
4.8M m3/year (Hamad International Airport)
2015-04 to 2016-03
Waste
307.8K tons/year (Hamad International Airport)
2015-04 to 2016-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015-04 to 2016-03)
| 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). | 14.6M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 366.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved average CO2/RTK efficiency by 1.4 percent during 2015-2016 compared to 2014-2015.
- Hamad International Airport improved the average efficiency of CO2 per passenger by 4.0 percent and per aircraft movement by 1.2 percent during 2015 compared to 2014.
- Recycling rates at Hamad International Airport increased, with an average of 35 percent of non-hazardous waste recycled since November 2015.
- Established recycling contracts to generate revenue from the sale of recyclable materials including cardboard, used cooking oil, paper, plastic and foils.
- 70 percent of wastewater used in aircraft washing at Qatar Airways Technical Hangar reused (30 percent lost due to evaporation).
- 100 percent of Qatar Airways aircraft met Chapter 4 noise requirements, while eight percent met Chapter 14 requirements.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy & climate changeWasteWater & landNoise & air qualityNature & conservationLow environmental impact materials