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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines, Inc., commonly known as Delta, is a leading American airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1924, Delta has grown to become one of the largest global carriers, serving over 300 destinations across six continents. The airline operates primarily in the commercial aviation industry, focusing on passenger and cargo transport. Delta's core services include scheduled air transportation, freight services, and a robust loyalty programme, SkyMiles, which enhances customer engagement. Notable for its extensive domestic and international network, Delta has consistently ranked among the top airlines for operational performance and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Delta continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent player in the aviation sector.

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69

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Delta Air Lines's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Delta Air Lines's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,284,766,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 37,284,766,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 165,384,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 23,119,882,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The airline's emissions from mobile combustion within Scope 1 were about 1,680,266,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 44,550,000 kg CO2e. Delta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050. This goal aligns with the United Nations Race to Zero campaign and the objectives of Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Additionally, Delta's medium-term target, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is to reduce well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 45% per revenue ton kilometre by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. The airline is also focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with a target to procure over 400 million gallons annually by 2030, which represents a 10% reduction in emissions. Delta's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to mitigate its carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency.

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

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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 Delta Air Lines is in US, 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
Reduction Actions

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