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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.

16

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

WestJet's score of 16 is higher than 92% 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 2014, WestJet's carbon emissions totalled approximately 31,042,010,000 kg CO2e, comprising emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 2,904,201,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing approximately 2,003,000 kg CO2e and stationary combustion about 1,733,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 11,785,856,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 3,121,156,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Despite these significant emissions figures, WestJet has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The airline industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, and while WestJet has not outlined specific strategies, it is essential for them to align with industry standards and best practices in reducing carbon footprints.

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Scope 1
2,628,139,000
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Scope 2
9,981,684,000
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Scope 3
2,644,094,000
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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 medium 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. WestJet is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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