EasyJet Airline Company Limited, commonly known as EasyJet, is a leading low-cost airline headquartered in Luton, GB. Founded in 1995, EasyJet has grown to become one of Europe’s largest carriers, operating across major regions including the UK, continental Europe, and beyond. The airline is renowned for its budget-friendly fares and extensive network, offering over 1,000 routes to more than 30 countries. Specialising in point-to-point air travel, EasyJet distinguishes itself with a focus on customer convenience and operational efficiency. The airline's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a frontrunner in the low-cost aviation sector. With a strong market presence and a reputation for reliability, EasyJet continues to achieve significant milestones, making air travel accessible to millions.
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In 2024, EasyJet reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,359,896,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 22,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 4,359,918,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Globally, their emissions reached approximately 10,679,192,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,114,121,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 284,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,564,787,000 kg CO2e. EasyJet has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. They have set an interim target to reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions related to jet fuel by 35% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by FY2035, using FY2019 as a baseline. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes emissions from all scopes. The airline's long-term strategy includes annual reductions in methane and nitrous oxide emissions as their emission intensity decreases in line with their approved reduction targets. EasyJet joined the UN-backed Race to Zero in November 2021, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,247,159,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 976,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,145,845,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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