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Virgin Atlantic

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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.

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32

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Virgin Atlantic's score of 32 is higher than 64% 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 2024, Virgin Atlantic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,069,289,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 3,812,024,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,291,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,257,265,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 4,653,960,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. Virgin Atlantic has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 15% net reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2030, which includes a target of 10% from sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Additionally, the airline plans to achieve a 40% net reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2040. In the near term, they also aim for a 15% gross reduction in carbon emissions per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2026, driven by fleet transformation and operational efficiency. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The airline's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aviation industry.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,194,229,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
3,225,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,729,267,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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 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 Atlantic is in GB, 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 Atlantic 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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