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Volaris

Volaris, officially known as Volaris Airlines, is a prominent low-cost carrier headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 2005, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions in Mexico and the United States, establishing itself as a leader in the budget travel sector. Specialising in providing affordable air travel, Volaris offers a range of services including domestic and international flights, with a focus on customer convenience and efficiency. The airline's unique business model allows it to maintain competitive fares while ensuring a high level of service. With a strong market position, Volaris has achieved significant milestones, including a robust fleet and a growing network of routes. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction continues to set it apart in the aviation industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Volaris'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.

5

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Volaris's score of 5 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Volaris's reported carbon emissions

As of 2022, Volaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,345,514,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 3,345,231,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 283,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2021 emissions recorded at about 2,684,536,000 kg CO2e and 2020 at approximately 1,730,071,000 kg CO2e. Volaris has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies for addressing climate change. The airline industry is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, and Volaris's current emissions data highlights the importance of establishing clear and actionable climate goals to align with global sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
1,535,911,330
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Scope 2
360,200
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Volaris'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. Volaris is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Volaris 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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