Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic's reported carbon emissions

Virgin Atlantic, an air transport services provider headquartered in Great Britain, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes for several years. For the reporting year 2024, Virgin Atlantic's total emissions were approximately 5.07 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 3.81 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 1.29 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 1.26 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The main contributors to its Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 794.13 million kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 150.97 million kg CO2e). In 2023, the airline's total emissions were approximately 4.65 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3.52 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1.33 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.13 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were largely driven by fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 733.44 million kg CO2e). Virgin Atlantic has set ambitious climate targets. By 2030, the company aims for a 15% net reduction in total CO2 emissions, which includes a 10% target for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) usage. Looking further ahead, Virgin Atlantic has committed to a 40% net reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2040. Additionally, the airline is working towards a 15% gross reduction in carbon emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2026, driven by fleet modernisation and operational efficiencies. While the provided data does not indicate any cascaded emissions or targets from a parent company, Virgin Atlantic independently reports its climate performance. The airline's most recent reported emissions data is for the 2024 reporting year, with significant figures for Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions.