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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.
-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.
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Volaris, an air transport services company headquartered in Mexico, reported total emissions of approximately 3,581,018,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 3,580,722,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 296,000 kg CO2e. Volaris has not publicly disclosed Scope 3 emissions data.
Looking back, Volaris's total emissions in 2022 were approximately 3,345,514,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 3,345,231,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 283,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's total emissions were roughly 2,684,536,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,684,278,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 258,000 kg CO2e.
Volaris is actively working on reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company 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). Volaris has set a near-term target to further reduce its Scope 1 aircraft CO2 emissions intensity by 35.4% by 2030, relative to a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 30.2% reduction in gCO2/RPK emissions by 2026, also against a 2015 baseline, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2.
In line with broader industry commitments, Volaris joined IATA’s Fly Net Zero initiative in 2021, pledging to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. All reported emissions data and reduction targets are directly from Volaris (Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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