Ditchcarbon
  • Customers
  1. Organizations
  2. Delta Air Lines
Public Profile
Air Transport
US
updated 10 days ago

Delta Air Lines

Company website

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Delta Air Lines'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.

67

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

Delta Air Lines's score of 67 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

89%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

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 Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile combustion, accounting for about 1,680,266,000 kg CO2e. Delta has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 45% per revenue tonne kilometre by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in July 2022. Additionally, Delta aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050, aligning with the United Nations Race to Zero campaign and the goals of Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In 2023, Delta's emissions were approximately 35,891,846,000 kg CO2e, showing a slight increase from the previous year. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, including a 10% reduction in service weight per available seat mile by 2030, compared to a 2022 baseline. Delta's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the SBTi and its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating its leadership in the airline industry's transition towards a more sustainable future.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
41,945,222,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
420,418,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,808,637,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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

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.

Delta Air Lines is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Xiamen Airlines

CN
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 4 days ago

Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd.

CN
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 14 days ago

Air China

CN
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 4 days ago

Advantech

TW
•
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34)
Updated 3 days ago

Norwegian Air Shuttle

NO
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 3 days ago

Southwest

US
•
Air transport services (62)
Updated 4 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v250808.10
enquiries@ditchcarbon.com+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
Verified byUL Verified
Partnered withCDP
ProductPortalDataDocumentationIntegrationsChangelogPricing
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesMethodologyBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust Centre
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy