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Piedmont Airlines, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Piedmont Airlines, Inc., a prominent regional airline based in the United States, has been a key player in the aviation industry since its founding in 1931. Headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, Piedmont operates primarily in the Eastern and Midwestern regions, providing essential air travel services to numerous destinations. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, Piedmont Airlines focuses on regional flights, offering a unique blend of reliability and customer service. The airline is known for its commitment to safety and operational excellence, which has earned it a strong market position within the regional airline sector. With a fleet that supports American Airlines' extensive network, Piedmont continues to play a vital role in connecting communities and enhancing travel experiences across the United States.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s score of 58 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from American Airlines Group Inc.

Piedmont Airlines, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., any climate commitments or emissions data would be inherited from this parent organisation. Piedmont Airlines is aligned with the sustainability initiatives of American Airlines Group Inc., which has set various reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate frameworks. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Piedmont Airlines are not detailed in the available information. The airline industry is increasingly focused on reducing carbon emissions, and Piedmont Airlines is expected to contribute to these efforts through its association with American Airlines Group Inc. This includes participation in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+. While no absolute emissions numbers or specific commitments are currently available for Piedmont Airlines, the company's climate strategy is likely influenced by the broader goals set by its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc.

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40,276,453,000
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Scope 2
328,417,000
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Scope 3
24,780,975,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 21% last year and decreased by approximately 55% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 22% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
74%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
26%

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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