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 11 is higher than 55% 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
In 2019, WestJet Airlines Ltd. reported its carbon emissions data, which includes significant figures for its operational impact. The airline's emissions metrics indicate approximately 2,003,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and about 1,733,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, contributing to its overall carbon footprint. Additionally, the company reported around 3,532,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions related to capital goods. WestJet has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the airline is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, as evidenced by its annual reports. The data reflects a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact, although no formal reduction targets have been established. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that WestJet is independently reporting its carbon footprint. The airline's focus on emissions tracking aligns with industry standards for climate accountability, although further commitments to reduction strategies remain unspecified.
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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.
