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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Delta Air Lines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Delta Air Lines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,272,455,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 35,891,842,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 188,387,000 kg CO2e. The airline's Scope 3 emissions totalled around 17,192,226,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various indirect emissions, including those from investments and fuel-related activities. Delta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming 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 a baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Delta plans to procure over 400 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually to achieve a 10% reduction in emissions by 2030. The airline's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable reduction from approximately 48,571,076,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure. Delta's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the aviation sector.
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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.
