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Jet2

Jet2 plc, commonly known as Jet2, is a prominent British airline and holiday company headquartered in Leeds, GB. Founded in 2002, Jet2 has rapidly established itself as a key player in the travel industry, primarily operating in the leisure sector. The company offers a range of services, including scheduled flights, package holidays, and city breaks, catering to a diverse clientele seeking affordable travel options. With a strong presence in popular holiday destinations across Europe, Jet2 is renowned for its customer-centric approach and commitment to quality service. The airline operates a modern fleet and is celebrated for its punctuality and reliability, making it a preferred choice for travellers. Notable achievements include consistently high customer satisfaction ratings and a growing market share, solidifying Jet2's position as a leading name in the UK travel market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Jet2's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

2

Industry Benchmark

Jet2's score of 23 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jet2's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jet2 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,195,417,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 2,644,164,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,436,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 549,817,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 1,187,661,000 kg CO2e. Jet2 has committed to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term targets but has not set a net-zero commitment. The airline operates within the air transportation sector and is based in the United Kingdom, where it is actively working to address its environmental impact. Overall, Jet2's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the airline industry in managing carbon emissions, while the company's commitment to sustainability reflects a growing awareness of climate responsibilities.

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Scope 1
314,097,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,089,000
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0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
65,386,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jet2's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Jet2 is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Jet2 is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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