Vueling Airlines, S.A., commonly known as Vueling, is a prominent low-cost airline headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 2004, Vueling has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, serving over 130 destinations in 35 countries, making it a key player in the European aviation market. The airline is renowned for its affordable fares and flexible travel options, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Vueling's unique selling points include a user-friendly online booking system and a diverse range of ancillary services, enhancing the overall travel experience. As a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Vueling has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as one of Spain's leading carriers. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Vueling continues to redefine air travel in the competitive low-cost sector.
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In 2023, Vueling Airlines, S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,865,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 921,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 615,816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,597,426,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 880,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 540,020,000 kg CO2e. Vueling's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 1,349,113,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 322,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 321,004,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2020, the airline reported about 858,835,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 84,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 298,290,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The 2019 figures were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,776,605,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,649,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite these emissions figures, Vueling Airlines has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are solely from Vueling Airlines, S.A. Overall, Vueling Airlines continues to navigate the challenges of carbon emissions in the aviation sector, with a focus on transparency in their reporting, although specific climate pledges or reduction targets have not been established.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,776,605,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,649,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 752,389,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vueling Airlines, S.A. 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.
