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Spirit Airlines, officially known as Spirit Airlines Inc., is a prominent player in the US air transport services industry. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, the airline operates extensively across North America, offering affordable travel options to a wide range of destinations. Since its founding in 1980, Spirit Airlines has grown significantly, becoming known for its low-cost business model and innovative approach to air travel.
Specialising in ultra-low-cost flights, Spirit Airlines provides core services such as scheduled passenger transport, with a focus on budget-conscious travellers. Its unique fare structure and optional add-ons allow passengers to customise their travel experience, setting it apart within the competitive airline market. Recognised for its market position as a leading low-cost carrier, Spirit Airlines continues to expand its reach and influence in the air transport sector.
3
DitchCarbon score
-15 vs industry average
Spirit Airlines’s score of 3 is lower than 17% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.024
20182025
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Spirit Airlines's reported carbon emissions
Spirit Airlines, an air transport services company headquartered in the US, reported Scope 3 emissions of about 335,366,000 kg CO2e for 2025. For the same year, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 92,879,000 kg CO2e.
In 2024, the company's Scope 3 emissions were around 221,273,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 98,786,000 kg CO2e. Looking back to 2022, Spirit Airlines reported Scope 3 emissions of about 237,587,000 kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 107,241,000 kg CO2e.
In 2021, Spirit Airlines reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 4,179,180,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were about 2,779,254,000 kg CO2e. Emissions data for 2019 and 2018 were not disclosed. All reported emissions data for Spirit Airlines, Inc. originates directly from the company.
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Spirit Airlines’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Spirit Airlines yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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