Air Arabia Sustainability Profile
Air Arabia, officially known as Air Arabia PJSC, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (AE). Founded in 2003, it has established itself as a prominent player in the aviation industry, primarily serving the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. The airline is renowned for its affordable air travel options, offering a range of services that include passenger flights, cargo transport, and holiday packages. Air Arabia's unique business model focuses on cost efficiency and customer satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for budget-conscious travellers. With a fleet of modern aircraft and a commitment to operational excellence, Air Arabia has achieved significant milestones, including being the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East. Its strong market position is underscored by numerous awards for service quality and innovation in the airline sector.
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Air Arabia's score of 10 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Air Arabia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Air Arabia, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.77 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes 2.77 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3.55 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 191,980 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions reflect a significant operational footprint, primarily driven by direct emissions from their fleet and facilities. In 2022, the airline's total emissions were approximately 2.12 billion kg CO2e, with all emissions attributed to Scope 1, indicating a focus on direct operational impacts. The data for 2021 shows total emissions of about 1.26 billion kg CO2e, again solely from Scope 1. In 2020, Air Arabia reported Scope 2 emissions of 885,000 kg CO2e, while in 2019, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 947,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Air Arabia has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The airline's emissions data is sourced directly from Air Arabia PJSC, with no cascading from a parent organization. Overall, while Air Arabia has made strides in reporting its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the airline to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 947,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 |
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Air Arabia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Air Arabia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
