Azul
Azul S.A., commonly known as Azul, is a prominent Brazilian airline headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo. Founded in 2008, Azul has rapidly established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, primarily serving domestic and international routes across Brazil and select destinations in the Americas. The airline is renowned for its extensive network, offering unique services such as the "Azul Conecta" programme, which connects smaller cities to major hubs. With a fleet that includes modern aircraft designed for efficiency and passenger comfort, Azul stands out for its commitment to customer service and innovative travel solutions. As one of Brazil's largest airlines, Azul has achieved significant milestones, including being the first airline in the country to operate the Embraer E195-E2, reinforcing its position as a leader in the market.
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Azul's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Azul Linhas Aéreas reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,300,728,830 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,118,351,820 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 3,089,851,260 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 871,376,510 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 emissions data for these years. Azul has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. Specific targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2045, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and upstream transportation and distribution, also by 2045. These targets are based on a 2019 baseline. In the near term, Azul has committed to reducing well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions by 46% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, again using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and its dedication to addressing climate change within the aviation sector. Overall, Azul's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint while striving for sustainability in the airline industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,958,328,180 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 379,110 | 000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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