- Shortage of regional airline captains due to strong hiring by major airlines, low-cost carriers, and cargo air providers
- Limited availability and high cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Limited infrastructure for electric Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at some airports
SkyWest Incorporated
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SkyWest Incorporated disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.0M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.0M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.6K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.0M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
47% of motorized GSE
of total energy
Water Usage
14.7M gallons/year
2023
Energy Use
20.0M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.0M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 5.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 26.8K metric tons CO2e (total fleet) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned one airport to electric GSE in 2023
- Purchased five units and ordered eight units for airports for transition to electric GSE in 2024
- Reduced paper waste through electronic manuals and electronic flight bags
- Operational fuel savings procedures saved approximately 35,955 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Electrify 50% of Airport Operations motorized ground service equipment (GSE) by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Begin replacing 10% of jet fuel with SAF by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSafetyEnvironmentSocial