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
As of 2023, Azul Linhas Aéreas S.A., headquartered in Brazil, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 3,300,728,830 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 1,118,351,820 kg CO2e. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions by 46% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, although it does not account for non-CO2e effects contributing to aviation-induced warming. In the long term, Azul has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. This includes a substantial reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, as well as a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and upstream transportation and distribution, also from a 2019 baseline. Azul's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aviation sector, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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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 | 000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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