Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV

Common Name
Volaris
Country
Mexico
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Employees
6,931
Ticker
VOLARA
Exchange
BOLSA MEXICANA DE VALORES
Description
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación S.A.B. de C.V., known as Volaris, is a low-cost airline based in Mexico. Its primary function is to provide affordable air travel services, catering mainly to d...

Volaris's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Volaris 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Volaris has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Volaris's Integrated Report 2023
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b. Volaris's Integrated Report 2022
b. Volaris's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Volaris's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Volaris amounted to 3,581,018 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 Volaris increased by 7.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Volaris's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e-30%+55%+25%+7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Volaris's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Volaris were 3,580,722 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Volaris reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Volaris's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 45.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Volaris's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Volaris's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Volaris reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 296 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Volaris reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Volaris's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 11.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Volaris's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Volaris 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Volaris use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Volaris reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Volaris's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023085170255340tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Volaris’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Volaris reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,580,722 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,259 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,098.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Volaris's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20,000200,0002,000,00020,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Asia AviationYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,431,561 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,198Scope 1 Intensity: 1,195.12 tCO2e/$MGrupo TraxionYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,462Scope 1 Intensity: 427.75 tCO2e/$MSouthwest AirlinesYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,670,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,091Scope 1 Intensity: 792.23 tCO2e/$MAir France KLMYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,737Scope 1 Intensity: 785.88 tCO2e/$MBangkok AirwaysYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 572Scope 1 Intensity: 505.23 tCO2e/$MSkyWestYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,566,845 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,528Scope 1 Intensity: 1,577.94 tCO2e/$MTurk Hava Yollari AOYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,602,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,669Scope 1 Intensity: 997.05 tCO2e/$MSingapore AirlinesYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,139,994 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,545Scope 1 Intensity: 1,178.41 tCO2e/$MDeutsche LufthansaYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,159,239 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,107Scope 1 Intensity: 745.62 tCO2e/$MRyanair HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,536,228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,098Scope 1 Intensity: 1,095.28 tCO2e/$MPegasus Hava TasimaciligiYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,023,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,387Scope 1 Intensity: 1,266.59 tCO2e/$MGOLYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,049,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 984.89 tCO2e/$MQantas AirwaysYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,139,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,410Scope 1 Intensity: 787.77 tCO2e/$MEva AirwaysYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,501,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,531Scope 1 Intensity: 995.53 tCO2e/$MAeroflot-Rossiyskiye AvialiniiYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,423,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,775Scope 1 Intensity: 1,390.84 tCO2e/$MHainan Airlines HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,284,676 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,251Scope 1 Intensity: 1,125.26 tCO2e/$MJapan AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,908Scope 1 Intensity: 891.10 tCO2e/$MDelta Air LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,284,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 61,643Scope 1 Intensity: 604.85 tCO2e/$MChina Eastern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,816,108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,103Scope 1 Intensity: 1,315.56 tCO2e/$MJetBlue AirwaysYear: 2021Scope 1: 6,853,927 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,037Scope 1 Intensity: 1,135.32 tCO2e/$MKorean Air LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,323,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1,094.03 tCO2e/$MAlaska Air GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,321,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,735Scope 1 Intensity: 879.58 tCO2e/$MEasyjetYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,114,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,459Scope 1 Intensity: 651.29 tCO2e/$MChina Southern AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,037,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,873Scope 1 Intensity: 1,216.34 tCO2e/$MFinnairYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,459,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,173Scope 1 Intensity: 1,090.45 tCO2e/$MVolarisYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,580,722 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,259Scope 1 Intensity: 1,098.73 tCO2e/$M

How does Volaris's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Volaris reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,098.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 997.05 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Volaris rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Volaris ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Volaris is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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