Vueling Airlines, S.A.
Vueling Airlines, S.A., commonly known as Vueling, is a prominent low-cost airline headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 2004, Vueling has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, serving over 130 destinations in 35 countries, making it a key player in the European aviation market. The airline is renowned for its affordable fares and flexible travel options, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Vueling's unique selling points include a user-friendly online booking system and a diverse range of ancillary services, enhancing the overall travel experience. As a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Vueling has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as one of Spain's leading carriers. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Vueling continues to redefine air travel in the competitive low-cost sector.
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Vueling Airlines, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vueling Airlines, S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,865,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 921,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 615,816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant operational footprint, with Scope 1 emissions primarily arising from direct fuel combustion, while Scope 2 emissions are linked to electricity consumption. In the previous year, 2022, Vueling's emissions were approximately 2,597,426,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 880,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 540,020,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight increase in emissions across all scopes in 2023 compared to 2022. Vueling has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the airline's emissions intensity for flight operations has shown a gradual improvement, with a reported emissions intensity of 0.0789 kg CO2e per passenger-kilometre in 2023, down from 0.0833 kg CO2e in 2022. This suggests a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, although no formal science-based targets or climate pledges have been established. Overall, Vueling Airlines continues to navigate the challenges of carbon emissions in the aviation sector, with a need for clearer commitments and strategies to address its environmental impact effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,776,605,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,649,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 752,389,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vueling Airlines, S.A. 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.
