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United Airlines

United Airlines, officially known as United Airlines, Inc., is a prominent American airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1926, it has grown to become one of the largest carriers in the world, serving a vast network across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Operating in the aviation industry, United Airlines offers a range of services, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on providing a seamless travel experience. Its core products include domestic and international flights, loyalty programmes, and premium cabin services, distinguished by a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. As a key player in the airline sector, United Airlines has achieved numerous milestones, including being a founding member of the Star Alliance, which enhances its global reach. With a strong market position, it continues to adapt and evolve, ensuring it meets the needs of modern travellers.

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71

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

United Airlines's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Airlines's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, United Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,590,472,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 143,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,671,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a total of about 49,406,001,000 kg CO2e for the year. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its carbon intensity by 50% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and well-to-wake jet fuel emissions. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects United's commitment to achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions per revenue ton kilometre (RTK). In previous years, United Airlines has consistently reported high emissions, with 43,893,642,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 33,461,342,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The airline's ongoing efforts to mitigate its environmental impact include a focus on reducing emissions from both its direct operations and its supply chain, as indicated by its comprehensive approach to addressing Scope 3 emissions. United Airlines is committed to transparency and will report annually on its progress towards these targets, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability in the aviation sector.

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189,682,000
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17,481,978,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 United Airlines is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

United Airlines is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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