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 score of 39 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Alaska Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alaska Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,639,910,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,639,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,553,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,846,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 7,555,215,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,555,215,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 10,652,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,674,374,000 kg CO2e. Alaska Airlines has set ambitious 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 company has faced challenges such as supply chain delays and infrastructure issues that have hindered progress towards this goal. The commitment to reduce emissions is reflected in their near-term targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from Alaska Air Group, Inc., which is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. This corporate relationship underscores the importance of collective climate action within the aviation sector. Alaska Airlines continues to engage in sustainability initiatives, striving to align with industry standards and contribute to broader climate commitments.
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| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
