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 2023, Delta Air Lines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,272,455,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 35,891,842,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of around 188,387,000 kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 17,192,226,000 kg CO2e, encompassing various categories such as investments and fuel-related activities. Delta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050. This goal aligns with the United Nations Race to Zero campaign and the objectives of Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Furthermore, Delta's medium-term target, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is 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. In addition to these targets, Delta plans to procure over 400 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually by 2030, representing a 10% goal compared to 2019 production levels. These initiatives reflect Delta's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable aviation industry.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Delta Air Lines 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.
