Despegar
Despegar, officially known as Despegar.com Corp, is a leading online travel agency headquartered in Argentina (AR). Founded in 1999, the company has established a strong presence across Latin America, offering a comprehensive range of travel services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, and holiday packages. Despegar stands out in the industry with its user-friendly platform and innovative technology, enabling customers to easily compare prices and find tailored travel solutions. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in the region. With a commitment to enhancing the travel experience, Despegar continues to expand its offerings, making it a preferred choice for millions of travellers seeking convenience and value.
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Despegar's reported carbon emissions
Despegar, headquartered in Argentina (AR), has not publicly disclosed specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the company is actively pursuing climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero emissions for its administrative and commercial operations in Argentina. From 2023 to 2025, Despegar plans to neutralise its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through tree planting initiatives in its “Bosque Despegar” project, in collaboration with the NGO Plantarse. This initiative reflects Despegar's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, although specific reduction targets or absolute emissions numbers have not been provided. As the travel industry increasingly focuses on reducing its carbon footprint, Despegar's proactive approach to offsetting emissions positions it as a responsible player in the sector, contributing to broader climate action efforts.
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Despegar is not participating in any 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.
