- Year-over-year increase in Scope 1 emissions due to fleet expansion and increased block hours.
- Limited availability, adoption, and price competitiveness of SAF.
- Need for greater production of SAF to decarbonize the aviation sector.
Atlas Air Worldwide
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Atlas Air Worldwide disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 4.4M 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
4.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
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). | 4.4M 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 | 4.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 4.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 8.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Saved nearly 36,000 metric tons CO2 and more than 3.7 million gallons of fuel by utilizing and tracking fuel-saving best practices.
- Announced a partnership with customer Inditex to incorporate 5% SAF (produced by Repsol) for all flights departing from Zaragoza Airport in Spain.
- Launched the Sustainable Engine Alliance with key partners Kuehne+Nagel and SR Technics Group.
- Implemented a Lean Management 5S program at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky facility to enhance workflow efficiency, reduce errors and minimize waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 emissions by 20% by 2035 (compared with a 2021 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Increase percentage of hybrid and electric vehicles to approximately 50% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Support IATA and A4A’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Reducing Emissions from AviationReducing Resource ConsumptionLimiting Aircraft NoiseEmployee ExperienceSafety & SecurityLabor RelationsCommunity Impact & PhilanthropyGlobal ProsperityCorporate GovernanceEthics & IntegrityComplianceData Privacy & CybersecurityPublic Policy Advocacy