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American Airlines

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American Airlines, officially known as American Airlines, Inc., is a leading player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, US. Founded in 1930, the airline has grown to become one of the largest carriers in the world, serving millions of passengers annually across its extensive network of domestic and international routes. Specialising in passenger and cargo transport, American Airlines offers a range of services, including premium cabin experiences and loyalty programmes that set it apart from competitors. The airline's commitment to innovation and customer service has earned it a prominent market position, with notable achievements such as being a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. With a focus on operational excellence and sustainability, American Airlines continues to shape the future of air travel while maintaining its reputation for reliability and quality service.

DitchCarbon Score

How does American Airlines'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.

63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

American Airlines's score of 63 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, American Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,533,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 37,533,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 126,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The airline also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 9,150,000,000 kg CO2e from various categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and employee commuting. American Airlines has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Additionally, the airline targets a 45% reduction in GHG emissions intensity by 2035, relative to a 2019 baseline, which has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 2 emissions by 40% by 2035. These commitments reflect American Airlines's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The airline's initiatives are part of a broader industry effort to achieve sustainable aviation and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
40,276,453,000
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Scope 2
328,417,000
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Scope 3
24,780,975,000
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00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for American Airlines is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

American Airlines is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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