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Air Transport
US
updated 6 months ago

AirTran Airways, Inc.

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AirTran Airways, Inc., a prominent player in the airline industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the airline has established itself as a key provider of low-cost air travel, primarily serving major operational regions across the eastern and southern United States. Specialising in scheduled passenger services, AirTran is known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The airline offers a unique blend of affordable fares and a diverse range of destinations, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious travellers. With a focus on innovation and service excellence, AirTran Airways has achieved significant milestones, including a successful merger with Southwest Airlines, which has further solidified its market position. As a result, AirTran continues to be recognised for its contributions to the aviation sector, providing reliable and accessible air travel options.

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How does AirTran Airways, Inc.'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.

46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

AirTran Airways, Inc.'s score of 46 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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AirTran Airways, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Southwest Airlines Co.

AirTran Airways, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly associated with AirTran Airways. However, emissions data and climate initiatives may be inherited from its parent company, Southwest Airlines Co., which is known for its sustainability efforts. Given the absence of specific emissions figures, it is important to note that AirTran Airways' climate commitments and performance may align with the broader strategies of Southwest Airlines Co., particularly in relation to their carbon reduction initiatives and industry standards. For a comprehensive understanding of AirTran Airways' environmental impact, stakeholders may need to refer to the emissions data and sustainability practices of Southwest Airlines Co., as this information is cascaded from the parent organisation.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
19,664,622,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
53,264,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
139,900,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
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. AirTran Airways, Inc.'s primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is 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 AirTran Airways, Inc. is in US, 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.

AirTran Airways, Inc. 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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