United Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, United Airlines, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 38.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 134.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 13.6 billion kg CO2e. The airline's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. United Airlines has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% per revenue ton kilometre (RTK) by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's commitment to addressing greenhouse gas emissions from both its operations and those of its regional partner airlines. The airline's emissions have shown fluctuations over recent years, with total emissions recorded at approximately 49.4 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and about 43.9 billion kg CO2e in 2022. These figures highlight the ongoing challenges and efforts in reducing carbon footprints within the aviation industry.