Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, officially known as Alaska Air Group, Inc., is a prominent American airline headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1932, the airline has grown to become a key player in the North American aviation industry, primarily serving the West Coast, Alaska, and various destinations across the United States and beyond. Renowned for its exceptional customer service and commitment to sustainability, Alaska Airlines offers a range of services, including passenger flights, cargo transport, and loyalty programmes. The airline's unique approach to enhancing the travel experience has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in the market. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, Alaska Airlines continues to set benchmarks in the aviation sector.
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Alaska Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alaska Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,566,867,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,536,154,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,652,000 kg CO2e. The airline's Scope 3 emissions were significant, with about 2,100,523,000 kg CO2e attributed to fuel and energy-related activities, alongside emissions from purchased goods and services (approximately 468,802,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 105,049,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Alaska Airlines' total emissions were around 6,951,741,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The airline has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. Alaska Airlines continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. However, without specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined, the airline's long-term climate strategy remains unclear.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,493,569,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,906,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Alaska Airlines 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.
