- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the airline industry.
- Highly competitive industry.
- Sensitivity to changes in economic conditions.
- Stringent environmental regulations.
- Security concerns in Mexico.
- Political and social events in Mexico.
- Adverse economic conditions in Mexico.
- Cybersecurity threats.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 247.3K tons of CO2 (2020). By scope: Scope 1: 377.8K ton CO2 (2019); Scope 2: 335.09 ton CO2 (2019). 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
247.3K tons of CO2 (2020)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 377.8K ton CO2 (2019) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 335.09 ton CO2 (2019) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 247.3K tons of CO2 (2020) |
| 2019 | 1.5M tCO2e (Scope 1 Mexico) + 46 tCO2e (Scope 1 Costa Rica) + 606060 tCO2e (Scope 1 International) + 92379 tCO2e (Scope 1 International) + 360.2 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2018 | 1.4M tCO2e (Scope 1 Mexico) + 571634 tCO2e (Scope 1 International) + 225270 tCO2e (Scope 1 Costa Rica) + 424.65 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2016 | 1.8M tCO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by 12.5% in terms of gCO2/RPK compared to 2015, equivalent to 35.8 million gallons in fuel savings and a reduction of 247,278 tons of CO2 emissions.
- Saved 103.68 tons of paper by changing the onboard magazine to digital format.
- Saved 25.96 tons of paper due to 38% of customers using mobile check-in.
- Purchased 807 certified carbon credits (tCO2), offsetting 100% of 26 flights for the Mexico-Guadalajara route.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions in operations by 23% compared to 2015 by 2026.
- Reduce fuel consumption by 22% compared to 2015 by 2026.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental Protection and Climate Change MitigationPeople CareEconomic and Corporate Governance