Volaris Sustainability Profile
Volaris, officially known as Volaris Airlines, is a prominent low-cost carrier headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 2005, the airline has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions in Mexico and the United States, establishing itself as a leader in the budget travel sector. Specialising in providing affordable air travel, Volaris offers a range of services including domestic and international flights, with a focus on customer convenience and efficiency. The airline's unique business model allows it to maintain competitive fares while ensuring a high level of service. With a strong market position, Volaris has achieved significant milestones, including a robust fleet and a growing network of routes. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction continues to set it apart in the aviation industry.
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Volaris's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Volaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,581,018,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 3,580,722,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 296,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 3,345,514,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,345,231,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 283,000 kg CO2e. Volaris has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 35.4% decrease in Scope 1 aircraft CO2 emissions intensity by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. In 2022, the company achieved a 15.7% reduction in Scope 1 emissions intensity, reaching 73.6 gCO2/RPK, down from 87.3 gCO2/RPK in 2015. Additionally, Volaris joined IATA’s Fly Net Zero initiative in 2021, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement objectives. The emissions data is sourced from Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V., the parent company of Volaris, and reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,535,911,330 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 360,200 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Volaris'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.
Volaris 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.
