United Airlines Holdings Inc
United Airlines Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings 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).
United Airlines Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-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 |
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 |
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 United Airlines Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Airlines Holdings amounted to 38,680,235 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 United Airlines Holdings increased by 5.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
United Airlines Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Airlines Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Airlines Holdings were 38,520,027 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has United Airlines Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Airlines Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Airlines Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are United Airlines Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 134,497 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 160,208 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has United Airlines Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Airlines Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 17.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Airlines Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that United Airlines Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does United Airlines Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
United Airlines Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into United Airlines Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported 13,585,207 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 United Airlines Holdings includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,585,207 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has United Airlines Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 97.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that United Airlines Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Airlines Holdings disclose?
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported emissions for 5 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 United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,821,375 tCO₂e (57.57%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 5,317,688 tCO₂e (39.14%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 183,727 tCO₂e (1.35%)
United Airlines Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Airlines Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,520,027 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 57,063 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 675.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
United Airlines Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does United Airlines Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 675.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does United Airlines Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
United Airlines Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into United Airlines Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, United Airlines Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 52,265,442 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.76% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to United Airlines Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 73.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 25.99%. a