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Air Arabia, officially known as Air Arabia PJSC, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (AE). Established in 2003, it has rapidly expanded its operations across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, becoming a prominent player in the air transport services industry.
Specialising in affordable air travel, Air Arabia offers a range of services including passenger flights, cargo transport, and holiday packages, distinguished by its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The airline has achieved significant milestones, such as being the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East, and continues to hold a strong market position with a fleet that prioritises modernity and sustainability. With a focus on connecting diverse destinations, Air Arabia remains a preferred choice for budget-conscious travellers seeking reliable air transport solutions.
21
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
Air Arabia’s score of 21 is lower than 45% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.024
20182025
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Air Arabia's reported carbon emissions
Air Arabia, an air transport services company headquartered in the AE, reported its 2025 carbon emissions as approximately 908.1 million kg CO2e. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 903.4 million kg CO2e.
Their 2025 Scope 3 emissions included approximately 20.2 million kg CO2e from capital goods, 49 million kg CO2e from business travel, 8.2 million kg CO2e from employee commute, 123.4 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 2,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 702.4 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, 4,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 108,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
In 2024, Air Arabia's disclosed emissions included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 121,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 2.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 17.2 million kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 63,920 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 3.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 191,980 kg CO2e.
In 2022, Air Arabia reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.1 billion kg CO2e, and in 2021, their Scope 1 emissions were around 1.3 billion kg CO2e. For 2022 and 2021, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data were not disclosed.
Air Arabia has not publicly set any specific emissions reduction targets, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Air Arabia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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