American Airlines

American Airlines's reported carbon emissions

American Airlines, headquartered in the US and operating in air transport services, has reported significant carbon emissions and outlined ambitious climate commitments. **Emissions Data:** For the year 2024, American Airlines reported total emissions of approximately 55.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of: * **Scope 1 emissions:** Approximately 39.9 billion kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion. * **Scope 2 emissions:** Approximately 128.1 million kg CO2e (market-based) and 177.8 million kg CO2e (location-based). * **Scope 3 emissions:** Approximately 15.1 billion kg CO2e, with substantial contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (about 8.2 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 2.9 billion kg CO2e). In 2023, total emissions were approximately 51.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 37.5 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 14.2 billion kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** American Airlines is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. This long-term goal is supported by several science-based targets: * **GHG Emissions Intensity Reduction:** The airline aims to reduce its GHG emissions intensity by 45% by 2035, using a 2019 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). * **Scope 2 Emissions Reduction:** American Airlines is committed to reducing its Scope 2 GHG emissions by 40% by 2035, relative to a 2019 baseline. This target is also SBTi-validated. Additionally, American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which has set a collective goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.