JetBlue Airways Corporation, commonly known as JetBlue, is a prominent American low-cost airline headquartered in Long Island City, New York. Founded in 1998, JetBlue has established itself as a key player in the airline industry, primarily serving domestic routes across the United States and select international destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, JetBlue offers a unique blend of affordable fares and high-quality services, including complimentary in-flight entertainment and free Wi-Fi. The airline has achieved significant milestones, such as being the first to introduce a no-fee policy for checked bags, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, JetBlue continues to receive accolades for its operational efficiency and commitment to customer satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking value without compromising on quality.
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Jetblue's score of 23 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, JetBlue Airways reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,462,955,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 8,291,103,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,572,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2,141,201,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the airline's significant carbon footprint, primarily driven by its operational activities. JetBlue has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its well-to-wake Scope 1 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions related to jet fuel by 50% per revenue tonne kilometre by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which classify their goals as aligned with a well-below 2°C trajectory. Additionally, JetBlue is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The airline has pledged to publicly report on non-CO2e impacts of aviation, acknowledging the broader effects of its operations on climate change. Overall, JetBlue's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing its environmental impact while striving for significant reductions in the coming years.
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Scope 1 | 177,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Jetblue 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.