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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Frontier Airlines's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

8

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 8 is higher than 59% 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 3,584,766,000 kg CO2e, which includes about 3,584,279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents an 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 around 2,311,000 kg CO2e. Frontier Airlines has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The airline industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, and while Frontier has not outlined specific strategies, it is essential for airlines to adopt measures to reduce their carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
3,076,860,000
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Scope 2
2,311,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Frontier Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very 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. Frontier Airlines is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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