- Increased fuel costs due to taxes or carbon pricing on fossil fuels.
- Increased operational costs due to a direct carbon tax on the aviation industry.
- Limits on license to operate.
- Banning of short-haul flights.
- Heightened reporting requirements.
- Shift in supply and demand with transition to low-carbon economy.
- Damage to brand due to increased public concern about climate change.
- Exposure to litigation.
- Emerging technology aimed at supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Increased precipitation, wind changes, extreme weather events, temperature change, and sea-level rise impacting operations.
Transat A.T. Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Transat A.T. Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 123.8K tonnes CO2e (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 123.8K tonnes CO2e (2021); Scope 2: 1.9K tonnes CO2e (2021). 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
123.8K tonnes CO2e (2021)
2021
Energy Use
3.0B MJ (2021)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 123.8K tonnes CO2e (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.9K tonnes CO2e (2021) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 123.8K tonnes CO2e (2021) |
| 2020 | 408.1K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1099 tCO2e (Scope 2) in 2020 |
| 2008 | 1.1M tonnes of CO2 (Air Transat) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced natural gas consumption by 130,000 m3 per year (30% reduction) at Montreal maintenance hangar, equivalent to a reduction of 240+ metric tons per year in CO2.
- Fleet renewal with A321neoLR aircraft, emitting 15% less than previous generation aircraft and 50% less NOx and noise.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 30% GHG emissions reductions from buildings by 2030 (2019 baseline)
- 30% GHG emissions reductions from owned vehicle fleet by 2030 (2019 baseline)
📅 Medium-term
- An intermediate GHG reduction target, 2030 or 2035, will be established
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change