WestJet Airlines Ltd., commonly known as WestJet, is a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1996, WestJet has grown to become a key player in the North American aviation industry, offering both scheduled and charter flights across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The airline is renowned for its commitment to customer service and competitive pricing, providing a range of services including low-cost flights, vacation packages, and cargo transport. WestJet's unique approach to air travel, characterised by its friendly staff and innovative offerings, has earned it a loyal customer base. With a strong market position, WestJet has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a leading choice for travellers seeking quality and affordability in air travel.
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As of 2014, WestJet's global carbon emissions included approximately 3,003,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and about 1,733,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, totalling around 4,736,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from capital goods were reported at approximately 3,532,000 kg CO2e. WestJet has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives in their recent reports, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the airline acknowledges its carbon footprint, it may not have established measurable goals for emissions reduction at this time. Overall, WestJet's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to address its environmental impact effectively.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,982,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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WestJet is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.