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Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, commonly known as Virgin Atlantic, is a prominent British airline headquartered in Crawley, GB. Founded in 1984, the airline has established itself as a key player in the international aviation industry, primarily operating transatlantic flights between the UK and North America, as well as select routes to the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. Renowned for its innovative approach to air travel, Virgin Atlantic offers a range of services, including Economy, Premium, and Upper Class cabins, each designed to provide a unique flying experience. The airline is celebrated for its exceptional customer service and stylish onboard amenities, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Virgin Atlantic has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the premium travel sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Virgin Atlantic's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Virgin Atlantic's score of 15 is higher than 83% 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 Atlantic's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Virgin Atlantic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,653,960,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,520,093,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct fuel combustion, and 1,133,867,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Notably, there were no reported emissions for Scope 2 in 2023. Over the years, Virgin Atlantic has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2020, the airline's total emissions were about 2,177,529,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets available. The airline's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments would provide a clearer picture of its long-term sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
4,879,219,000
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
8,547,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
1,017,147,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virgin Atlantic's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very 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. Virgin Atlantic is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 Atlantic is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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