WestJet Sustainability Profile
WestJet Airlines Ltd., commonly known as WestJet, is a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1996, WestJet has grown to become a key player in the North American aviation industry, offering both scheduled and charter flights across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The airline is renowned for its commitment to customer service and competitive pricing, providing a range of services including low-cost flights, vacation packages, and cargo transport. WestJet's unique approach to air travel, characterised by its friendly staff and innovative offerings, has earned it a loyal customer base. With a strong market position, WestJet has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a leading choice for travellers seeking quality and affordability in air travel.
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Industry Benchmark
WestJet's score of 0 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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WestJet's reported carbon emissions
As of 2019, WestJet Airlines Ltd. reported significant carbon emissions, with specific data indicating emissions of approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and about 1,733,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, alongside approximately 3,532,000 kg CO2e attributed to capital goods under Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. The airline has not disclosed any Scope 2 emissions data. WestJet has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the aviation sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact. The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that all reported figures are directly from WestJet Airlines Ltd. This highlights the importance of the airline's independent efforts in addressing its carbon footprint and climate commitments.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,982,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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WestJet's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
WestJet's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Capital Goods" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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WestJet's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
WestJet has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
