American Airlines scores 22/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places American Airlines joint 641st of 691 companies scored, and 17th of 23 in Airlines / Aviation.
American Airlines reports comprehensive emissions data and holds SBTi validation, but absolute emissions rose 6% in 2023 while the CEO acknowledged climate targets are in jeopardy. The airline relies on intensity-based targets that mask rising total impact, SAF adoption below 1%, and faces greenwashing warnings from ClientEarth and C-rated lobbying influence from InfluenceMap.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (2/10, 2/10).
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Where American Airlines sits among airlines / aviation peers.
Among the 23 major airlines / aviation brands we've scored, American Airlines sits 17th of 23.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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American Airlines is a major US carrier based in Fort Worth, founded in 1976. With 132,100 employees and $52.8B in FY2023 revenue, it operates one of the world's largest airline networks, carrying 248.7 million passengers annually. The company is a leading aviation player facing systemic decarbonization challenges.
Peer US carrier with similar emissions scale and SBTi alignment; comparative decarbonization trajectory tracking.
View breakdown →Peer US carrier facing identical aviation decarbonization headwinds and SAF deployment bottlenecks.
View breakdown →Fellow airline co-recipient of ClientEarth greenwashing warning; low-cost model compounding sustainability tensions.
View breakdown →Fossil fuel incumbent using intensity targets and offsets to mask absolute emission growth; parallel greenwashing patterns.
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