SkyWest, Inc. Sustainability Profile
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.
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SkyWest, Inc.'s score of 21 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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SkyWest, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
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 marks 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, emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 figures showing approximately 5,476,261,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while 2021 recorded approximately 5,721,595,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,652,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. SkyWest has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from SkyWest, Inc. As the airline industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, SkyWest's commitment to addressing carbon emissions remains a critical aspect of its operational strategy.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.'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.
SkyWest, 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.
