Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines, Inc., commonly known as Delta, is a leading American airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1924, Delta has grown to become one of the largest global carriers, serving over 300 destinations across six continents. The airline operates primarily in the commercial aviation industry, focusing on passenger and cargo transport. Delta's core services include scheduled air transportation, freight services, and a robust loyalty programme, SkyMiles, which enhances customer engagement. Notable for its extensive domestic and international network, Delta has consistently ranked among the top airlines for operational performance and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Delta continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent player in the aviation sector.
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Delta Air Lines's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,284,766,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 37,284,766,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 165,384,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 23,119,882,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile combustion, accounting for about 1,680,266,000 kg CO2e. Delta has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 45% per revenue tonne kilometre by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the airline aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050, aligning with the United Nations Race to Zero campaign. In 2023, Delta's emissions were reported at approximately 35,891,846,000 kg CO2e, with a similar distribution across the scopes. The airline's ongoing efforts to reduce emissions include a near-term goal of a 10% reduction in service weight per available seat mile by 2030, compared to a 2022 baseline. Delta's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in industry initiatives, such as Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which also advocate for net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| Scope 1 | 41,945,222,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 420,418,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,808,637,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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