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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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3

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Spirit Airlines's score of 3 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23%

Spirit Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Spirit Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 5,063,813,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This figure represents a significant increase from previous years, with emissions recorded at about 4,179,180,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 4,523,648,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite the rising emissions, Spirit Airlines has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) indicates a lack of formalised strategies for emissions reduction. As the airline industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, Spirit Airlines's current emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and proactive measures to address carbon emissions effectively.

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Scope 1
3,300,799,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Spirit Airlines is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any 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.

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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