Jet2 plc, commonly known as Jet2, is a prominent British airline and holiday company headquartered in Leeds, GB. Founded in 2002, Jet2 has rapidly established itself as a key player in the travel industry, primarily operating in the leisure sector. The company offers a range of services, including scheduled flights, package holidays, and city breaks, catering to a diverse clientele seeking affordable travel options. With a strong presence in popular holiday destinations across Europe, Jet2 is renowned for its customer-centric approach and commitment to quality service. The airline operates a modern fleet and is celebrated for its punctuality and reliability, making it a preferred choice for travellers. Notable achievements include consistently high customer satisfaction ratings and a growing market share, solidifying Jet2's position as a leading name in the UK travel market.
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In 2024, Jet2's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 4,146,685,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,876,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 692,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,269,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 2,877,760,500 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Jet2 reported total emissions of around 3,195,417,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,644,164,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,436,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 549,817,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Jet2 has committed to near-term climate targets, although it has not set a net-zero target. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within the air transportation sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Jet2 plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Overall, Jet2's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the airline industry in balancing operational growth with climate commitments.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 314,097,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,089,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 65,386,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Jet2 is participating in some 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.