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.
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WestJet's reported carbon emissions
As of 2014, WestJet's carbon emissions totalled approximately 5,730,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 3,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (2,003,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1,733,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion) and 3,532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to capital goods. The airline has not disclosed any emissions data for Canada specifically for that year. In 2013, WestJet reported total emissions of about 5,600,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,483,000 kg CO2e (1,803,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1,650,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion) and Scope 3 emissions at 3,156,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, WestJet has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The airline's climate strategy appears to be in its early stages, with no significant pledges or documented reduction initiatives currently available. Overall, WestJet's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, but further action and defined targets will be essential for meaningful progress in reducing their carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,982,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
