Delta Air Lines Inc
Delta Air Lines's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Delta Air Lines 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).
Delta Air Lines has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Delta Air Lines's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Delta Air Lines amounted to 37,450,150 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Delta Air Lines increased by 3.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Delta Air Lines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Delta Air Lines's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Delta Air Lines were 37,284,766 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Delta Air Lines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Delta Air Lines's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Delta Air Lines's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Delta Air Lines's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Delta Air Lines's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 165,384 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Delta Air Lines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Delta Air Lines's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 46.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Delta Air Lines's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.21% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Delta Air Lines use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Delta Air Lines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Delta Air Lines's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported 23,119,882 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 2024 disclosure of Delta Air Lines includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,119,882 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 71.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 28.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Delta Air Lines reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 528.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Delta Air Lines disclose?
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 10,377,646 tCO₂e (44.89%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 6,618,771 tCO₂e (28.63%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,828,810 tCO₂e (7.91%)
Delta Air Lines's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Delta Air Lines’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,284,766 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 61,643 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 604.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Delta Air Lines's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Delta Air Lines's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 604.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.66 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Delta Air Lines rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Delta Air Lines ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Delta Air Lines is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Delta Air Lines's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Delta Air Lines reported a total carbon footprint of 60,570,032 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.82% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Delta Air Lines's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 61.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 38.17%. a