- Increased operating costs and compliance requirements resulting from regulatory changes.
- Market shifts, consumer preferences and workforce management challenges.
- Potential revenue reductions from supply interruptions.
- Limited availability and higher costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Porter Airlines
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Porter Airlines disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 471.0K tonnes CO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 471.0K tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 2: <490 tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 3: >400 tonnes CO2e/year (partial data). 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
471.0K tonnes CO2e/year (Scope 1)
2023
Water Usage
3.7K m3/year (YTZ and Yonge St. office)
2023
Waste
260 tonnes/year (various types)
2023
Energy Use
Data unavailable for all airports in 2023, partial data available for YTZ.
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). | 471.0K tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | <490 tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | >400 tonnes CO2e/year (partial data) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption at Hangar 6 at YTZ by 15,000 KWH due to window film installation.
- Diverted 42 tonnes of waste from landfill, saving 4594.07 m3 of landfill space and generating 4594.07 kWh electricity sold to the grid through energy recovery from waste incineration.
- Avoided 169 tonnes CO2e in GHG emissions through recycling of domestic waste.
- Displaced 6 tonnes CO2e through recycling of hazardous industrial waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity & InclusionCommunity RelationsFuel EfficiencySustainable OperationsWaste ReductionPassenger Well-beingTeam Member Well-beingGovernance