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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In 2023, Vueling Airlines, S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,865,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,301,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 615,816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant operational footprint as the airline continues to navigate the challenges of climate impact in the aviation sector. Over the previous years, Vueling's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 3,540,000,000 kg CO2e, including 2,597,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,368,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 540,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The airline's emissions intensity has also varied, with a flight-only emissions intensity of 0.0789 kg CO2e per passenger-kilometre in 2023, down from 0.0833 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these figures, Vueling has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of a climate pledge or through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined reduction targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the airline industry. As Vueling continues to operate in a competitive market, addressing its carbon emissions will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals and enhancing its environmental responsibility.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 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.