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Sunwing Airlines Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Sunwing Airlines Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian travel industry, is headquartered in CA and primarily operates in North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Founded in 2005, the airline has rapidly established itself as a leader in leisure travel, offering a range of services that include scheduled flights, charter services, and vacation packages. Sunwing Airlines is renowned for its unique all-inclusive holiday offerings, which combine air travel with hotel accommodations and activities, catering to the needs of holidaymakers seeking convenience and value. With a strong market position, the airline has achieved notable milestones, including a significant expansion of its route network and a commitment to customer satisfaction. As a trusted choice for travellers, Sunwing Airlines continues to enhance its services, making it a key player in the competitive aviation landscape.

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10

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Sunwing Airlines Inc.'s score of 10 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sunwing Airlines Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from WestJet Airlines Ltd.

Sunwing Airlines Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The airline is a current subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Sunwing Airlines has not established any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the airline may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy. Given the context of the airline industry, it is essential for Sunwing Airlines to align with broader climate commitments and industry standards, particularly as pressure mounts for airlines to reduce their carbon footprints. The cascading data from WestJet Airlines Ltd. may provide insights into potential future initiatives and performance metrics, but specific details remain undisclosed. In summary, while Sunwing Airlines Inc. has not yet reported its carbon emissions or set reduction targets, its affiliation with WestJet Airlines Ltd. may play a crucial role in shaping its future climate commitments.

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Scope 1
2,982,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sunwing Airlines Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Sunwing Airlines Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Sunwing Airlines Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sunwing Airlines Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sunwing Airlines Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Capital Goods" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2014
Capital Goods
100%

Sunwing Airlines 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.

Sunwing Airlines 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.

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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