Azul
Azul S.A., commonly known as Azul, is a prominent Brazilian airline headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo. Founded in 2008, Azul has rapidly established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving domestic and international routes across Brazil and select destinations in the Americas. The airline is renowned for its extensive network, offering unique services such as the "Azul Conecta" programme, which connects smaller cities to major hubs. With a fleet that includes modern aircraft designed for efficiency and passenger comfort, Azul stands out for its commitment to customer service and innovative travel solutions. As one of Brazil's largest airlines, Azul has achieved significant milestones, including being the first airline in the country to operate the Embraer E195-E2, reinforcing its position as a leader in the market.
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Azul's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Azul Linhas Aéreas S.A. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 3,300,728,830 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,118,351,820 kg CO2e. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. Azul's near-term targets include a 46% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, although it does not account for non-CO2e effects that may contribute to aviation-induced warming. For the long term, Azul aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, alongside a similar 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and upstream transportation and distribution. These targets reflect the airline's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts within the aviation sector.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,958,328,180 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 379,110 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Azul is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
