In 2022, American Airlines' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were approximately 48.7 billion CO2. That year, direct GHG emissions, Scope 1, accounted for 71 percent of the company's carbon footprint. Meanwhile, Scope 3 was responsible for 28 percent of the carbon dioxide released by third-party sources.
Breakdown of carbon footprint of American Airlines in 2022, by source
Scope 1 represents emissions from direct energy usage from operations, such as burning fuel for machinery and vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions from electricity, heating, and cooling systems.
Scope 3 represents the third-party emissions from employee commuting, services, and waste management.
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