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US Airways Inc. Sustainability Profile

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US Airways Inc., a prominent player in the airline industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the airline has evolved through various mergers and acquisitions, notably merging with American Airlines in 2013, which solidified its position in the market. US Airways primarily operates in domestic and international passenger transportation, offering a range of services that include scheduled flights, cargo transport, and loyalty programmes. With a focus on customer service and operational efficiency, US Airways has established a reputation for reliability and convenience. The airline's extensive network spans major operational regions across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe, making it a key choice for travellers. Notable achievements include its recognition for on-time performance and customer satisfaction, further enhancing its standing in the competitive aviation sector.

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58

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

US Airways Inc.'s score of 58 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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US Airways Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from American Airlines Group Inc.

As of the latest available data, US Airways Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures, as there is no emissions data provided. The company is part of the American Airlines Group Inc., which has inherited its climate commitments and initiatives through a corporate family relationship. US Airways Inc. aligns its climate strategies with those of American Airlines Group Inc., which has set various reduction targets and participates in industry initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for US Airways Inc. are not detailed in the available information. The company is committed to addressing climate change through its association with American Airlines Group Inc., which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations. As part of the merged entity, US Airways Inc. is expected to contribute to these overarching climate goals, although specific metrics and targets for the airline itself remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
35,142,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
500,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is US Airways Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. US Airways Inc.'s primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is US Airways 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 US Airways Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

US Airways Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

US Airways Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 21% last year and decreased by approximately 55% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 22% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
74%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
26%

US Airways 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.

US Airways 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
Reduction Actions

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