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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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). Over the years, Alaska Airlines has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from about 4,840,491,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the latest figure in 2023. The airline has committed to sustainability through its participation in the Climate Pledge, which it signed on April 19, 2021. This commitment aligns with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Alaska Airlines has not specified any formal reduction targets but continues to engage in initiatives aimed at improving its environmental impact. The airline's emissions intensity metrics, such as kg CO2e per thousand Revenue Ton Miles (RTM) and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPM), indicate ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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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.