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Volaris, officially known as Volaris Airlines, is a prominent player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in Mexico (MX). Founded in 2005, the airline has rapidly established itself as a leading low-cost carrier, primarily serving domestic and international routes across North America and Central America.
Volaris is renowned for its unique business model, offering affordable fares while maintaining a focus on customer service and operational efficiency. The airline's core services include passenger flights, cargo transport, and ancillary services, catering to a diverse range of travellers.
With a strong market position, Volaris has achieved significant milestones, including a robust fleet expansion and a growing network of destinations. Its commitment to innovation and cost-effective travel solutions continues to set it apart in the competitive air transport sector.
14
DitchCarbon score
-4 vs industry average
Volaris’s score of 14 is lower than 38% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.024
20182025
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
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Volaris's reported carbon emissions
Volaris, an air transport services company headquartered in Mexico, reported total emissions of approximately 3.58 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This comprised about 3.58 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions.
In 2022, Volaris achieved a 15.7% reduction in Scope 1 aircraft CO2 emissions intensity (73.6 gCO2/RPK) compared to its 2015 baseline (87.3 gCO2/RPK).
Looking ahead, Volaris has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 aircraft CO2 emissions intensity by 35.4% by 2030, against a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 30.2% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 gCO2/RPK emissions by 2026, also against a 2015 baseline. Volaris has also joined IATA’s Fly Net Zero initiative, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Volaris’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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