American Airlines Group Inc
American Airlines Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, American Airlines Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
American Airlines Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Airlines Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Airlines Group amounted to 37,722,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Airlines Group increased by 8.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
American Airlines Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Airlines Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Airlines Group were 37,533,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has American Airlines Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Airlines Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2022), American Airlines Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are American Airlines Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 126,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 189,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has American Airlines Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Airlines Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 42.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2022), American Airlines Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that American Airlines Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does American Airlines Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
American Airlines Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into American Airlines Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported 14,289,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of American Airlines Group includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
American Airlines Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Airlines Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,289,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 93.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has American Airlines Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Airlines Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that American Airlines Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a e
Compared to the previous year (2022), American Airlines Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that American Airlines Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does American Airlines Group disclose?
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of American Airlines Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to American Airlines Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,775,000 tCO₂e (54.41%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,867,000 tCO₂e (20.06%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,033,000 tCO₂e (14.23%)
American Airlines Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into American Airlines Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,533,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 52,788 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 711.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
American Airlines Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does American Airlines Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 711.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.54 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does American Airlines Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, American Airlines Group ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
American Airlines Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into American Airlines Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, American Airlines Group reported a total carbon footprint of 52,011,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.01% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to American Airlines Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 72.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 27.47%. a