Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia, headquartered in Australia and operating within the Additives/Blending Components industry, has reported its carbon emissions data for several fiscal years.

For Fiscal Year 2024, the airline's total reported emissions were approximately 3.64 billion kilograms of CO2e (kg CO2e). This figure comprises approximately 2.48 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 7.09 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.

In Fiscal Year 2023, Virgin Australia's total emissions were approximately 3.05 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 2.27 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 1.10 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions for this year were approximately 2.29 million kg CO2e (location-based).

For Fiscal Year 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 153.70 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.83 million kg CO2e (location-based).

Earlier reporting indicates Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for FY2019 amounted to approximately 2.63 billion kg CO2e and approximately 4.88 million kg CO2e, respectively.

While specific reduction targets and achievements are not detailed in the provided information, Virgin Australia's sustainability reporting highlights its commitment to addressing climate change. The company has obtained Climate Active certification, indicating a commitment to carbon neutrality. However, no specific SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets have been disclosed. The data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, with emissions sourced directly from Virgin Australia Holdings Pty Limited.