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Gol Gol Linhas Aereas

Gol Gol Linhas Aéreas, commonly known as GOL, is a prominent Brazilian airline headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2001, GOL has rapidly established itself as a key player in the Latin American aviation industry, primarily serving domestic routes and select international destinations. The airline is renowned for its low-cost business model, offering a range of services that include passenger transport, cargo services, and loyalty programmes. GOL's commitment to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction has positioned it as a leader in the Brazilian market, with a fleet that features modern aircraft designed for comfort and reliability. With significant milestones such as its initial public offering and strategic partnerships, GOL continues to innovate and expand, making it a vital component of Brazil's air travel landscape.

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How does Gol Gol Linhas Aereas'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.

24

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Gol Gol Linhas Aereas's score of 24 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gol Gol Linhas Aereas's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GOL Linhas Aéreas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,081,851,990 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 366,890 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 16,401,230 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 2,736,385,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 502,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 145,537,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The airline has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. However, GOL's near-term climate commitments have faced challenges, with previous targets being removed and an extension for compliance granted until July 31, 2023. Currently, there are no long-term reduction targets or net-zero commitments in place. GOL Linhas Aéreas operates within the air transportation sector in Brazil and is actively working towards improving its sustainability practices, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been detailed in the latest reports. The airline's emissions data highlights the ongoing need for effective climate strategies in the aviation industry.

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Scope 1
1,901,225,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,264,000
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000,000
Scope 3
49,685,000
000,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Gol Gol Linhas Aereas is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gol Gol Linhas Aereas is committed to some 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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