Cathay Pacific Airways scores 23/100 (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 737th of 809 companies scored, and joint 15th of 23 in Airlines / Aviation.
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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Where Cathay Pacific Airways sits among airlines / aviation peers.
Among the 23 major airlines / aviation brands we've scored, Cathay Pacific Airways is tied =15th of 23, with 1 other.
Cathay Pacific Airways's score has moved from 25 to 23 across 2 recorded reviews — down 2 points.
Re-classified Aerospace[38] -> Airlines / Aviation[28]; score 25->23
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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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