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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Alaska Airlines'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Alaska Airlines's score of 45 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Alaska Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alaska Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,639,910,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,639,910,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 9,553,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,846,826,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw similar figures, with total emissions of about 7,555,215,000 kg CO2e, including 7,555,215,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 10,652,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,674,374,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Alaska Airlines has set ambitious near-term reduction targets, aiming for a 26.4% reduction in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) emissions by 2025, relative to a baseline year of 2021. However, the airline has faced challenges such as supply chain delays and infrastructure issues that have hindered progress towards these goals. The emissions data is cascaded from Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company, which oversees Alaska Airlines as a current subsidiary. This relationship ensures that Alaska Airlines aligns its climate commitments with broader corporate sustainability initiatives. Overall, Alaska Airlines is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of the aviation industry's environmental impact.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,950,795,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 633,944,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
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.
