Latam Airlines
LATAM Airlines, officially known as LATAM Airlines Group S.A., is a leading airline based in Santiago, Chile (CL). Founded in 2012 through the merger of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, LATAM has established itself as a major player in the South American aviation industry, operating across key regions including South America, North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. The airline offers a comprehensive range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on connectivity and customer experience. LATAM is renowned for its extensive network, modern fleet, and commitment to sustainability, making it a preferred choice for travellers in the region. With numerous accolades for service excellence and operational efficiency, LATAM Airlines continues to strengthen its market position as a prominent carrier in Latin America.
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Latam Airlines's score of 26 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Latam Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, LATAM Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,624,405,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,524,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,094,768,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The airline has faced challenges in establishing long-term carbon reduction targets, as it is not currently committed to net-zero emissions and has had previous near-term targets removed. Over the years, LATAM Airlines has shown a fluctuating trend in emissions, with a total of approximately 11,867,567,000 kg CO2e in 2013, decreasing to about 11,367,134,000 kg CO2e in 2016, before rising again to 12,386,323,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The airline's emissions intensity has varied, with a reported intensity of 0.9665 kg CO2e per revenue tonne-kilometre in 2023. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets, LATAM Airlines continues to engage in sustainability initiatives, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the aviation sector. The airline's headquarters is located in Chile (CL), and it operates within the broader context of the air transportation industry, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental footprint.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,844,687,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,597,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,282,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Latam Airlines 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.
