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 7,536,154,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,536,154,000 kg CO2e, which primarily stem from direct fuel combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,652,000 kg CO2e, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, the airline's Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain, amounted to around 2,100,523,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 2,100,523,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 468,802,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Alaska Airlines' total emissions were about 6,910,637,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The airline's Scope 1 emissions for 2022 were approximately 6,910,637,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 19,188,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities were about 542,269,000 kg CO2e. Alaska Airlines has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Alaska Air Group, Inc., which oversees the airline's sustainability reporting and climate strategies. The airline's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with broader industry efforts to address climate change, although specific targets or pledges have not been detailed in the available data.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,932,598,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,523,000 | 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.
