Vueling Airlines, S.A., commonly known as Vueling, is a prominent player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2004, Vueling has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, establishing a strong presence in key markets such as Spain, France, and Italy. The airline is renowned for its low-cost model, offering a range of services including scheduled flights, holiday packages, and ancillary services that cater to both leisure and business travellers.
With a fleet that features modern aircraft and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Vueling stands out for its flexibility and extensive route network. The airline has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest low-cost carriers in Europe, and continues to innovate within the competitive landscape of air travel.
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Vueling Airlines, S.A.’s score of 10 is lower than 33% 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
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Vueling Airlines, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
Vueling Airlines, S.A., an air transport services company based in Spain (ES), reported its environmental performance for the years 2019-2023. For the most recent reporting year, 2023, the airline's total combined emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 amounted to approximately 3.91 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 2.87 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 921 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 615.82 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Vueling Airlines' total emissions were around 3.92 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.60 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 880 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 540.02 million kg CO2e.
The airline's total emissions for 2021 were approximately 1.97 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of about 1.35 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 322 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of about 321.00 million kg CO2e.
In 2020, total emissions were reported at approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 858.84 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 84 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 298.29 million kg CO2e.
For 2019, Vueling Airlines' total emissions were approximately 5.43 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 2.78 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 2.65 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 752.39 million kg CO2e.
Vueling Airlines publishes flight-only emissions intensity data, inclusive of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) CO2e reductions, which was 0.0789 kg CO2e per passenger-kilometre in 2023.
The available data indicates that Vueling Airlines discloses emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. However, specific details regarding reduction targets, such as Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, are not provided in the given information.
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