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updated 4 days ago

Virgin America Inc.

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Virgin America Inc., a prominent player in the airline industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the airline quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach to air travel, focusing on providing a unique flying experience with modern amenities and exceptional customer service. Operating primarily on the West Coast and in major urban centres across the US, Virgin America distinguished itself with its stylish cabin design and advanced in-flight entertainment options. The airline's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has also set it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include consistently high customer satisfaction ratings and awards for its service quality. As a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines since 2016, Virgin America continues to influence the industry with its legacy of innovation and customer-centric philosophy.

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16

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Virgin America Inc.'s score of 16 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Virgin America Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Alaska Air Group, Inc.

Virgin America Inc. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a merged entity under the Alaska Air Group, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, Virgin America Inc. inherits climate initiatives and performance metrics from Alaska Air Group, Inc. However, no specific reduction targets or significant achievements have been documented for Virgin America itself. The absence of data suggests that the company may rely on the broader commitments and strategies of its parent organisation. In the context of the airline industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprints. Virgin America Inc. is expected to align with these industry standards, although specific initiatives or targets have not been disclosed at this time.

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20122013
Scope 1
4,074.4
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Scope 2
13.1
00.0
Scope 3
3,647.3
0,000.0

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Virgin America Inc. 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.

Virgin America Inc. is not participating in any 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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