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Virgin Australia

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Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd, commonly known as Virgin Australia, is a prominent player in the Australian aviation industry, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Founded in 2000, the airline has grown to become a key competitor in both domestic and international markets, offering a range of services that include passenger flights, cargo transport, and holiday packages. With a focus on customer experience, Virgin Australia distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to in-flight services and loyalty programs. The airline operates a modern fleet, connecting major cities across Australia and select international destinations. Notable achievements include its recognition for exceptional service and operational efficiency, solidifying its position as a leading airline in the region.

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9

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Virgin Australia's score of 9 is higher than 55% 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 Australia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Virgin Australia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,480,837,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,087,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,151,712,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2023, where they recorded approximately 2,268,986,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,100,454,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, the airline's emissions were significantly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,301,912,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2,831,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 153,700,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories. Virgin Australia has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The emissions data is sourced directly from Virgin Australia Holdings Pty Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, Virgin Australia's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the airline industry in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 1 and 3 emissions, which are critical for achieving long-term sustainability goals.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
2,628,259,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
4,881,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virgin Australia's primary industry is Additives/Blending Components, 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. This request for Virgin Australia is in AU, which has a very high 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 Australia 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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