Skywest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines, officially known as SkyWest, Inc., is a prominent regional airline headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, the airline has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, primarily operating in the western and midwestern regions of the country. SkyWest Airlines partners with major carriers, providing essential regional services that connect smaller markets to larger hubs. Its unique business model allows for a diverse fleet and a commitment to customer service, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking reliable connections. With a strong market position, SkyWest has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest regional airlines in the US. The airline's focus on operational excellence and strategic partnerships continues to enhance its reputation in the competitive landscape of air travel.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Skywest Airlines'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
Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Skywest Airlines's score of 8 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Skywest Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SkyWest Airlines reported carbon emissions of approximately 4,960,304,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,618,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were around 5,476,261,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 8,068,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, SkyWest's emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 5,721,595,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The airline has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised commitments to reduce emissions at this time. SkyWest's emissions data reflects its operational impact, primarily from mobile combustion and energy use, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the aviation industry in addressing climate change. The airline's commitment to sustainability remains an area for potential development as it navigates the complexities of reducing its carbon footprint.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 399,151,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,882,585,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Skywest Airlines 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.
