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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,221,959,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 2,221,959,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,159,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 2,230,118,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the airline's emissions were approximately 1,906,805,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,906,805,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 8,232,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 1,915,036,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, El Al reported emissions of about 1,563,915,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,563,915,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 8,644,000 kg CO2e (market-based), leading to a total of about 1,572,559,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2021, the airline's emissions were approximately 945,082,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,070,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a total of around 953,152,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. Despite these figures, El Al has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or other formal climate pledges indicates a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint. The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, reflecting its independent reporting status.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 945,082,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,070,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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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.
