Vietnam Airlines JSC, the flagship carrier of Vietnam, is headquartered in Hanoi, VN. Established in 1956, the airline has grown to become a prominent player in the aviation industry, serving both domestic and international routes across Asia, Europe, and beyond. With a focus on passenger and cargo transport, Vietnam Airlines is renowned for its commitment to quality service and safety. The airline operates a modern fleet, offering unique features such as traditional Vietnamese hospitality and a diverse range of in-flight services. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, Vietnam Airlines has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for service excellence. Its strategic position in the market underscores its role as a key contributor to Vietnam's growing tourism and trade sectors.
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Vietnam Airlines JSC's score of 7 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Vietnam Airlines JSC reported a CO2 emissions factor of approximately 900 kg CO2e per tonne.km, reflecting its operational efficiency in terms of emissions per unit of transport. This figure indicates a gradual reduction in emissions intensity compared to previous years, where the emissions factors were about 1000 kg CO2e per tonne.km in 2021, 1100 kg CO2e in 2020, 1200 kg CO2e in 2019, and 1300 kg CO2e in 2018. Despite these figures, Vietnam Airlines has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, nor has it set formal reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The airline's climate commitments remain unspecified, and there are no documented reduction initiatives or pledges currently in place. As a significant player in the aviation industry, Vietnam Airlines is positioned to enhance its sustainability efforts, particularly in light of global trends towards reducing carbon footprints. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation, indicating that it operates independently in its climate reporting.
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Vietnam Airlines JSC is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.