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 24 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, primarily from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 10,652,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (about 2,100,523,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 468,802,000 kg CO2e). Alaska Airlines has committed to climate action by signing the Amazon Climate Pledge in April 2021, demonstrating their dedication to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability practices. However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The airline's emissions data reflects a growing trend in emissions over the years, indicating the need for continued efforts in carbon management and reduction strategies within the aviation industry.
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Add to project2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,074.4 | 0,000.0 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 13.1 | 00.0 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 3,647.3 | 0,000.0 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.