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WestJet

WestJet Airlines Ltd., commonly known as WestJet, is a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1996, WestJet has grown to become a key player in the North American aviation industry, offering both scheduled and charter flights across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The airline is renowned for its commitment to customer service and competitive pricing, providing a range of services including low-cost flights, vacation packages, and cargo transport. WestJet's unique approach to air travel, characterised by its friendly staff and innovative offerings, has earned it a loyal customer base. With a strong market position, WestJet has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a leading choice for travellers seeking quality and affordability in air travel.

DitchCarbon Score

How does WestJet'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pipeline Transportation 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

WestJet's score of 8 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WestJet's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, WestJet's carbon emissions for the year 2014 (the most recent year with specific figures) indicate a total of approximately 3,104,201,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 11,785,856,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and 3,121,156,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions globally. WestJet has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives in their recent reports, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The airline operates within a challenging industry context, where aviation is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. The company has reported emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their environmental impact. However, without specific reduction targets or initiatives, it remains unclear how WestJet plans to address its carbon footprint moving forward.

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Scope 1
2,628,139,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
9,981,684,000
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Scope 3
2,644,094,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WestJet's primary industry is Transportation services via pipelines, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 WestJet is in CA, 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.

WestJet 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.

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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