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Atlas Air

Atlas Air, officially known as Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established a strong presence in the global air cargo and passenger charter markets, operating primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the operation of Boeing 747 freighters, Atlas Air offers unique services that include cargo transportation, passenger charter services, and aircraft leasing. The company is renowned for its reliability and operational excellence, making it a preferred partner for major logistics companies and government agencies. With a robust fleet and a commitment to safety, Atlas Air has solidified its position as a key player in the aviation industry, achieving significant milestones in service delivery and customer satisfaction.

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7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Atlas Air's score of 7 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Atlas Air's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Atlas Air reported carbon emissions of approximately 4,406,272,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, when emissions were about 3,800,030,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 3,644,967,000 kg CO2e. Despite the rising emissions, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Atlas Air, indicating a lack of formal commitments to decrease their carbon footprint. The company has not provided data on Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for a comprehensive understanding of their overall environmental impact. As the aviation industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding climate change, Atlas Air's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to sustainability initiatives.

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3,644,967,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Atlas Air's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Atlas Air is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Atlas Air is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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