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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El Al's score of 12 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
El Al's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, El Al reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,462,349,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,906,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily encompass direct emissions from fuel combustion. Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 8,232,000 kg CO2e, reflecting indirect emissions from purchased electricity, while Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher at approximately 3,462,349,000 kg CO2e, covering the entire value chain. In 2022, El Al's emissions were approximately 1,563,915,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 8,644,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 543,829,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The previous year, 2021, saw emissions of approximately 945,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 8,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 461,749,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, El Al has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The airline's emissions intensity has shown some improvement, with jet fuel emissions reported at approximately 0.74 gCO2e/RTK in 2023, down from 0.748 gCO2e/RTK in 2022 and 0.821 gCO2e/RTK in 2021. El Al's headquarters is located in Israel (IL), and the airline continues to navigate the challenges of reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 945,082,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 690,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 461,749,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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El Al is not committed to any 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.
