Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines, officially known as Spirit Airlines, Inc., is a prominent low-cost carrier headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the airline has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Specialising in ultra-low-cost air travel, Spirit Airlines offers a unique business model that allows customers to customise their travel experience through a range of add-on services. This approach has positioned Spirit as a leader in the budget airline sector, appealing to cost-conscious travellers seeking affordable flight options. With a focus on efficiency and customer choice, Spirit Airlines has achieved notable milestones, including a growing fleet and an expanding route network. The airline continues to innovate within the industry, making it a key player in the competitive landscape of air travel.
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Spirit Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Spirit Airlines reported approximately 5,063,813,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This figure represents a significant increase from 2021, when the airline's Scope 1 emissions were about 4,179,180,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2020 was approximately 2,779,254,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of rising emissions over the past few years. Spirit Airlines has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the airline may not currently be participating in industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The airline's emissions intensity, measured in revenue ton miles, has shown slight fluctuations, with values of 0.00115 in 2022, 0.00118 in 2021, and 0.00131 in 2020. This metric indicates the amount of emissions relative to revenue generated, but without clear reduction targets, the effectiveness of these metrics remains uncertain. Overall, while Spirit Airlines has provided emissions data, their lack of specific climate commitments or reduction initiatives places them in a challenging position within the aviation industry's broader efforts to address climate change.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,779,254,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Spirit Airlines 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.
