Jetblue
JetBlue Airways Corporation, commonly known as JetBlue, is a prominent American low-cost airline headquartered in Long Island City, New York. Founded in 1998, JetBlue has established itself as a key player in the airline industry, primarily serving domestic routes across the United States and select international destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, JetBlue offers a unique blend of affordable fares and high-quality services, including complimentary in-flight entertainment and free Wi-Fi. The airline has achieved significant milestones, such as being the first to introduce a no-fee policy for checked bags, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, JetBlue continues to receive accolades for its operational efficiency and commitment to customer satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking value without compromising on quality.
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Jetblue's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Jetblue's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, JetBlue Airways reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,462,955,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8,291,103,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 28,572,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,141,201,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities, which accounted for about 1,687,085,000 kg CO2e. JetBlue has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions related to jet fuel by 50% per revenue tonne kilometre by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which are aligned with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The airline has pledged to publicly report on non-CO2e impacts of aviation throughout the target timeframe. Over the years, JetBlue has demonstrated a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) consistently since 2017. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets while also participating in broader climate initiatives, including the Amazon Climate Pledge.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,333,850,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Jetblue is participating in some 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.
