JetBlue Airways Corp

Common Name
JetBlue Airways
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Employees
23,000
Ticker
JBLU
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
JetBlue Airways Corporation is a major American low-cost airline offering passenger flights across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Established in 1998 and headquartered in...

JetBlue Airways's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2021, JetBlue Airways 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).

JetBlue Airways has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into JetBlue Airways's Operational Emissions

In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JetBlue Airways amounted to 6,879,872 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).

Compared to 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JetBlue Airways increased by 68.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

JetBlue Airways's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202102.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+4%-53%+69%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are JetBlue Airways's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of JetBlue Airways were 6,853,927 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has JetBlue Airways reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, JetBlue Airways's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2020), JetBlue Airways's Scope 1 emissions increased by 68.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are JetBlue Airways's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2021, JetBlue Airways reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,945 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has JetBlue Airways reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, JetBlue Airways's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that JetBlue Airways 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2020), JetBlue Airways's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that JetBlue Airways 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does JetBlue Airways use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2021, JetBlue Airways reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.

JetBlue Airways's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202107 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into JetBlue Airways's Value Chain Emissions

In 2021, JetBlue Airways reported 1,395,093 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2021 disclosure of JetBlue Airways includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020210450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e+4%-53%+69%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2021, JetBlue Airways reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,395,093 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has JetBlue Airways reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2020), JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 emissions increased by 68.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does JetBlue Airways disclose?

In 2021, JetBlue Airways reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2021, the largest contributors to JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,395,093 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)

JetBlue Airways's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

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Insights into JetBlue Airways's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2021, JetBlue Airways reported a total carbon footprint of 8,274,965 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 68.35% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to JetBlue Airways's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 82.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 16.86%.

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