- Meeting IATA's goal of carbon-neutral growth by 2020.
- Maintaining low lost-time injury rates.
- Addressing declines in employee engagement metrics.
WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2013-12-31 to 2014-12-31 reporting, WestJet Airlines Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1M tCO2e/year (2014). 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
3.1M tCO2e/year (2014)
2013-12-31 to 2014-12-31
Water Usage
26.3K m3/year (2014)
2013-12-31 to 2014-12-31
Waste
105.0 tons/year (2014)
2013-12-31 to 2014-12-31
Energy Use
11.8M MWh/year (2014)
2013-12-31 to 2014-12-31
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption by 45.6% between 2000 and 2014.
- One of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in North America.
- Implemented various fuel-saving initiatives resulting in estimated annual savings (examples provided in the report).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve an LTI rate of less than one per 100 FTE employees by 2016.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a cumulative 50% improvement in fuel efficiency by 2020 compared to 2000.
🔭 Long-term
- Support IATA's goal of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2005 levels.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyEmployee Well-beingEnvironmental SustainabilityCommunity InvestmentCorporate Governance