SkyWest, Inc., a leading regional airline based in the United States, has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry since its founding in 1972. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest operates across major regions, providing essential connectivity for passengers through its partnerships with major carriers such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Specialising in regional air travel, SkyWest offers a unique blend of reliability and customer service, operating a diverse fleet of aircraft tailored for short-haul routes. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest regional airlines in North America, known for its operational excellence and commitment to safety. With a strong market position, SkyWest continues to enhance its services, ensuring seamless travel experiences for millions of passengers each year.
How does SkyWest, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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SkyWest, Inc.'s score of 21 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, SkyWest, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,566,845,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, primarily from mobile combustion, and about 6,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 4,960,304,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, SkyWest's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 5,476,261,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2021 emissions at approximately 5,721,595,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,652,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, SkyWest, Inc. has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. SkyWest's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,721,595,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 7,652,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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SkyWest, Inc. is not participating in any 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.