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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alaska Airlines's score of 22 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alaska Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alaska Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,555,215,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 7,555,215,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,652,000 kg CO2e. The airline also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included significant contributions from capital goods (105,049,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (468,802,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (2,100,523,000 kg CO2e). Alaska Airlines has made a commitment to sustainability by signing the Climate Pledge on April 19, 2021, which signifies their dedication to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects a proactive approach to reducing their environmental impact. Over the years, Alaska Airlines has seen fluctuations in emissions, with a notable increase from approximately 5,918,895,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the 2023 figures. The airline continues to explore various initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Overall, Alaska Airlines is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices while addressing the challenges of carbon emissions in the aviation sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,840,491,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,518,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
