WestJet
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does WestJet's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
WestJet's score of 16 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
WestJet's reported carbon emissions
As of 2014, WestJet's carbon emissions data reveals significant figures across various scopes. The airline reported total emissions of approximately 3,104,201,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, were about 11,785,856,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, totalled around 3,121,156,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions, WestJet has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that the airline may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate commitment framework. In the context of the aviation industry, where carbon emissions are a critical concern, WestJet's current emissions data highlights the need for robust climate action and transparency in their environmental commitments.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,628,139,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,981,684,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,644,094,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
WestJet 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.
