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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Jet2's score of 26 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, Jet2 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,329,098,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 855,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,146,080,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 3,183,018,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Jet2's emissions were approximately 4,146,685,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,876,913,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,269,080,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was about 2,877,605,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 3,195,417,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,644,164,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,436,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 549,817,000 kg CO2e. Jet2 has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to net-zero emissions. Their climate initiatives are aligned with the air transportation sector's growing focus on sustainability, reflecting a broader industry trend towards reducing carbon footprints. All emissions data is sourced directly from Jet2 plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 65,386,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Jet2 has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
