Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines, officially known as Frontier Airlines, Inc., is a prominent low-cost carrier headquartered in the United States. Established in 1994, the airline has grown significantly, serving major operational regions across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Specialising in affordable air travel, Frontier Airlines offers a unique business model that focuses on low base fares complemented by optional add-ons, allowing customers to tailor their travel experience. The airline is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and has achieved notable milestones, including a significant expansion of its route network and fleet. With a strong market position as a leading ultra-low-cost airline, Frontier Airlines continues to innovate in the aviation industry, providing travellers with budget-friendly options without compromising on service quality.
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Industry Benchmark
Frontier Airlines's score of 8 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Frontier Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Frontier Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,594,626,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,584,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,584,226,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,076,860,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,311,000 kg CO2e. Frontier Airlines has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The airline's emissions data indicates a reliance on fossil fuels, particularly jet fuel, which contributes significantly to their overall emissions. As of now, there are no commitments to align with science-based targets or other climate pledges. Overall, while Frontier Airlines has made strides in reporting their emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,076,860,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,311,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Frontier Airlines 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.
