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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Gol Gol Linhas Aereas's score of 31 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,084,851,990 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. GOL has committed to submitting reduction targets by July 31, 2023, as part of its compliance with the Commitment Compliance Policy. However, it has not yet established a net-zero commitment or long-term reduction targets. GOL's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the airline industry in reducing carbon emissions, particularly in the context of increasing operational demands. The company is based in Brazil and operates within the Latin American air transportation sector, where climate commitments are becoming increasingly critical for sustainability and regulatory compliance.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,901,225,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,264,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 49,685,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Gol Gol Linhas Aereas 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.