Volaris
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
As of 2022, Volaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,345,514,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 3,345,231,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 283,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2021 emissions recorded at about 2,684,536,000 kg CO2e. Volaris has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The airline's emissions intensity, measured in terms of Scope 1 aircraft CO2 emissions per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK), has shown a decreasing trend, with a value of 0.0736 in 2022, down from 0.0757 in 2021. Overall, while Volaris has made strides in improving emissions intensity, the lack of formal reduction commitments highlights an area for potential growth in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,535,911,330 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Volaris 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.
