Allegiant Air, a prominent low-cost airline based in the United States, has been serving travellers since its founding in 1997. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Allegiant primarily operates in leisure markets, connecting smaller regional airports to popular holiday destinations across the country. The airline is renowned for its unique business model, which focuses on providing affordable, non-stop flights while offering a range of ancillary services, including hotel bookings and car rentals. Allegiant's commitment to low fares and convenience has positioned it as a key player in the ultra-low-cost carrier segment. With a fleet that primarily consists of Airbus A320 family aircraft, Allegiant Air continues to expand its reach, achieving significant milestones in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Its innovative approach to air travel has garnered a loyal customer base, making it a notable contender in the competitive airline industry.
How does Allegiant Air'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.
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Allegiant Air's score of 12 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Allegiant Air reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,851,070,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,217,104,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct fuel combustion in aircraft. Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 1,711,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 632,255,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, Allegiant Air's total emissions were about 2,771,033,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,154,681,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,491,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 614,860,000 kg CO2e. The 2021 emissions were higher, totalling around 3,218,791,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in emissions over the past two years. Despite these figures, Allegiant Air has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability commitments. Overall, while Allegiant Air has made strides in reducing emissions, the lack of formalised climate pledges may impact their long-term sustainability goals.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,015,883,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 627,541,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 575,366,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Allegiant Air is not committed to any 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.