Cebu Pacific has been ranked 18th among global airlines with the lowest emissions in the Cirium Flight Emissions Review — the only Philippine carrier to make the list.
Cirium reported that CEB emitted 62.4 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK) in 2024, among the lowest in the global aviation industry.
“We are pleased to receive this recognition, which affirms that our efforts are making a real impact. By investing in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft and adopting new technologies, we aim to keep fares affordable while making flying more sustainable for Filipinos,” said Aileen Isidro, CEB Vice President for Corporate Strategy.
CEB, the country’s aviation leader, attributed its ranking to a comprehensive decarbonization strategy anchored on fleet modernization and operational efficiency. In 2024, the airline placed the largest aircraft order in Philippine history—up to 152 aircraft in the A320neo family.
The NEO fleet alone enabled CEB to avoid an estimated 157,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions last year, with each aircraft delivering up to 20% fuel savings compared to previous-generation models. CEB also became the first low-cost carrier (LCC) in Southeast Asia to finance a brand-new A321neo through a sustainability-linked loan (SLL), tying financing costs directly to emissions-reduction performance.
Beyond its fleet, CEB has also advanced its sustainability efforts on the ground, leading the way in deploying electric ground support equipment (GSE) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
In May 2025, the airline marked another milestone at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) by completing the country’s first all-electric aircraft turnaround, powered entirely by electric GSE and bridge-mounted equipment (BME).
These actions have boosted CEB’s global sustainability ratings, with its highest-ever ESG score of 46 from S&P Global in 2024.
With 36 domestic and 27 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, CEB remains committed to decarbonizing its operations, while continuing to provide safe, reliable, and affordable air travel for its passengers.
