Deutsche Lufthansa 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 July 2026.
That places Deutsche Lufthansa joint 696th of 809 companies scored, and joint 8th of 23 in Airlines / Aviation.
Lufthansa's absolute emissions rose 16% year-on-year to 42.9 Mt CO₂e in 2024, exceeding pre-COVID levels. Intensity-only targets mask deteriorating trajectory. Multiple upheld greenwashing rulings and active climate policy lobbying against EU measures undermine credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Controversies & Red Flags (2/10, 3/10).
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“Scope 1 emissions of about 29,159,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 124,000,000 kg CO2e”
“Scope 1 for 2024 reporting year audited with high assurance”
“The Lufthansa Group is making use of the option available under ESRS 1 Paragraph 137 to omit the disclosures required under ESRS E1-9”
“As of 2024, Deutsche Lufthansa is lagging behind on its total carbon footprint reduction target, having achieved 5.42% of the planned reduction.”
“Since 2020, the Lufthansa Group has exclusively been purchasing green electricity in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.”
“In 2024, the Lufthansa Group used around 20,000 tons of SAF, which accounted for around 0.2 per cent of the Group's total fuel demand.”
“non-CO2 data were recorded and reported per flight without these data being included in the pricing mechanism”
“preserving biodiversity and improving the living conditions of local populations by creating training and jobs”
“contribute to the circular economy through an improved recycling concept”
“target of reducing its carbon intensity, i.e. emissions in grammes of CO2 per revenue tonne-kilometre … by 30.6% from 2019 to 2030”
“regional court in Cologne found that consumers choosing the 'offset flight' option were left in the dark”
“Negative climate lobbying efforts appear to be led … by … Lufthansa (E+)”
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Where Deutsche Lufthansa sits among airlines / aviation peers.
Among the 23 major airlines / aviation brands we've scored, Deutsche Lufthansa is tied =8th of 23, with 2 others.
Deutsche Lufthansa's score has moved from 26 to 25 across 2 recorded reviews — down 1 point.
Re-classified Aerospace[38] -> Airlines / Aviation[28]; score 27->25
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Deutsche Lufthansa is a German airline holding company founded in 1926 and headquartered in Cologne. With 100,290 employees and €37.6 billion FY2024 revenue, it operates passenger and freight services across Europe and globally through subsidiary carriers including Austrian Airlines, Swiss, and Brussels Airlines.
Direct competitor in European aviation; low-cost carrier model.
View breakdown →Direct competitor in European aviation; publicly listed airline.
View breakdown →Upstream supplier of commercial aircraft; aerospace manufacturing.
View breakdown →Global competitor; major international airline carrier.
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