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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 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Frontier Airlines's score of 16 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 about 2,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,594,626,000 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 set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. The airline has also committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. These targets reflect the company's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to broader climate action efforts within the aviation industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Frontier Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Frontier Airlines is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Frontier Airlines 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
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