Emirates operates one of the world's largest airline fleets with absolute emissions rising 22% year-on-year to 40 Mt CO₂e in 2024. The airline reports partial Scope 1 & 2 data and minimal Scope 3 coverage, has no binding climate targets, and relies on industry-wide offset schemes rather than reduction commitments. Membership in IATA actively opposes climate policy tightening.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (6/10, 5/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Energy Source (0/10, 1/10).
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Among the 18 major aerospace brands we've scored, Emirates sits 16th of 18.
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Emirates is a Dubai-based airline operating a fleet of 260+ aircraft, serving 150+ destinations across six continents. As a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, it is one of the world's largest international carriers by fleet size and revenue, and among the heaviest emitters in aviation.
Low-cost carrier with minimal ESG disclosure and limited climate targets; peer on emissions growth trajectory
View breakdown →US major airline similarly scaling emissions while pursuing SAF partnerships; industry peer on decarbonization pace
View breakdown →Large global airline wrestling with absolute emission reductions versus efficiency gains; comparable scale challenge
View breakdown →Gulf carrier peer with similar scale, GCC location, minimal binding climate targets, and growth-first strategy
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