Cathay Pacific Airways scores 25/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Cathay Pacific Airways joint 521st of 596 companies scored, and joint 22nd of 32 in Aerospace.
Cathay Pacific discloses emissions data and publishes annual sustainability reports, but absolute emissions are rising sharply as the airline expands. Its 2030 target is intensity-based, not absolute—a classic greenwashing marker. SAF uptake is negligible (0.3% of fuel), and net-zero claims face ClientEarth warnings. The company aligns with IATA's opposition to binding aviation climate regulation.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (6/10, 5/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (1/10, 2/10).
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Where Cathay Pacific Airways sits among aerospace peers.
Among the 32 major aerospace brands we've scored, Cathay Pacific Airways is tied =22nd of 32, with 1 other.
Score history begins 6 April 2026.
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Cathay Pacific Airways is Hong Kong's flag carrier, operating long-haul and regional services across 100+ destinations. Founded in 1946, it is one of Asia's largest full-service airlines and a major hub operator. The airline has recovered strongly from COVID-19 and is expanding capacity aggressively, making decarbonisation a critical challenge for the sector.
Low-cost carrier with similar intensity-based targets and greenwashing red flags identified by ClientEarth.
View breakdown →Major global carrier subject to same ClientEarth greenwashing warning on SAF and net-zero claims.
View breakdown →Energy utility with net-zero pledges misaligned to absolute emissions reductions and regulatory opposition.
View breakdown →Another major international airline with comparable expansion trajectory and intensity-based decarbonisation targets.
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