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El Al

El Al Israel Airlines, commonly known as El Al, is the flagship carrier of Israel, headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL. Established in 1948, El Al has grown to become a prominent player in the aviation industry, primarily focusing on passenger and cargo transport. The airline operates a vast network of routes across Europe, North America, and Asia, connecting Israel to major global destinations. El Al is renowned for its commitment to safety and security, offering unique services such as kosher meals and a range of in-flight entertainment options tailored to diverse passenger needs. With a strong market position, El Al has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of innovative technologies and sustainable practices in its operations. As a leader in the Israeli aviation sector, El Al continues to enhance its offerings while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

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23

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

El Al's score of 23 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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El Al's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, El Al reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,915,036,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 1,906,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 8,232,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher at about 3,462,349,000 kg CO2e, reflecting indirect emissions from the value chain. Comparatively, in 2022, El Al's total emissions were about 1,572,559,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,563,915,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 8,644,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 543,829,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. El Al is committed to significant climate action, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, in line with its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) accreditation. Additionally, the company has set an ambitious target to reduce its emissions by 97% compared to 2010 levels by 2030, which includes engaging with other airport operators to address Scope 3 emissions. These initiatives reflect El Al's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the aviation industry.

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Scope 1
945,082,000
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Scope 2
690,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
461,749,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. El Al's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is 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. This request for El Al is in IL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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El Al is not participating in any 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.

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

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