American Airlines

American Airlines, headquartered in the US and operating in air transport services, reported a total of approximately 70.5 billion kg CO2e emissions in 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 39.9 billion kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions, calculated using the market-based method, stood at about 128.2 million kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 15.1 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities and upstream transportation and distribution.

In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 52.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 37.5 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 14.3 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were around 48.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 34.6 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 13.8 billion kg CO2e.

American Airlines has established several climate commitments. It aims to reduce its GHG emissions intensity by 45% by 2035, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2035, also relative to a 2019 baseline. The airline's long-term ambition is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which set a goal for its members to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.