Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is a low-cost airline based in Norway, operating primarily intra-European routes with a focus on the Nordic region.
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Norwegian Air Shuttle discloses emissions under GHG Protocol and CDP, but absolute emissions rose 18–20% year-on-year despite intensity improvements. The airline relies on an intensity-only 2030 target without SBTi validation, has no verified supply chain carbon programme, and faces regulatory penalties for EU ETS non-compliance and greenwashing enforcement action.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA scores 24/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified July 2026.
That places Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA joint 753rd of 847 companies scored, and joint 11th of 23 in Airlines / Aviation.
Where Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA sits among airlines / aviation peers.
Among the 23 major airlines / aviation brands we've scored, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is tied =11th of 23, with 3 others.
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Named in European Commission greenwashing action against 20 airlines (2024) for potentially misleading carbon offset and SAF claims.
No absolute reduction target published.
No TNFD disclosure or biodiversity policy published.
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA.
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“2,446,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct fuel combustion”
“Aviation remains a high-emission industry, contributing to both CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions.”
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“GHG emissions amounted to just under 2.5 million metric tons of CO2... 18 percent increase compared to the previous year”
“Norwegian will blend in 0.5 per cent sustainable aviation fuel on all fuel consumption in Norway”
“The MAX 8 is at least 14 percent more fuel-efficient than the 737-800 model”
“BEUC listed 17 [airlines including] Norwegian... potentially misleading green claims being made over carbon offsetting”
“Borgarting Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that had cleared the airline of a NOK 400 million penalty”
“Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is a member of the Airlines For Europe (A4E). A4E is actively and negatively engaged on EU climate policy”
“aviation industry risks becoming a major threat against the world's rainforests”
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Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is a low-cost airline based in Norway, operating primarily intra-European routes with a focus on the Nordic region. Founded in 1993, the carrier operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and employs approximately 208 staff. It competes in the budget short-haul segment.
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