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Cargojet Airways

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Cargojet Airways, officially known as Cargojet Inc., is a leading Canadian air cargo service provider headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. Established in 2001, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across North America, offering dedicated overnight air cargo services that cater to a diverse range of industries. Specialising in time-sensitive deliveries, Cargojet operates a fleet of advanced aircraft, ensuring reliability and efficiency in its logistics solutions. The company is recognised for its unique overnight network, which allows for expedited shipping across major Canadian cities and into the United States. With a strong market position, Cargojet has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major e-commerce platforms and a commitment to sustainability in its operations. As a key player in the air freight industry, Cargojet continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of its customers.

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18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cargojet Airways's score of 18 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cargojet Airways's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cargojet Airways reported carbon emissions of approximately 361,985,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, primarily from mobile combustion. Additionally, the airline recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 2,505,000 kg CO2e, which included business travel and waste generated in operations. Over the years, Cargojet has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 emissions reaching about 427,042,000 kg CO2e. However, the airline is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Cargojet joined in 2022, indicating its dedication to sustainable practices within the air transportation sector. Cargojet's emissions per unit of revenue have varied, with a reported emission factor of approximately 0.5583 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2023. The airline's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint reflect a growing awareness of climate impact and a commitment to environmental responsibility in the aviation industry.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cargojet Airways's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very 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. Cargojet Airways is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cargojet Airways is committed to some 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.

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

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