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updated 11 days ago

Jet2

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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.

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20

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Jet2's score of 20 is higher than 52% 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 2024, Jet2 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,269,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (7,810,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (36,910,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (60,570,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Jet2's total emissions were approximately 3,195,417,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,644,164,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,436,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 549,817,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,187,661,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 982,032,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 204,465,000 kg CO2e. Jet2 has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. Their emissions data is self-reported and not cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect their direct operations. Overall, Jet2's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the airline industry in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions. The company continues to explore strategies to enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
314,097,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,089,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
65,386,000
000,000,000
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 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. This request for Jet2 is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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