American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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American Airlines has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in addressing climate change through initiatives such as collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on contrail avoidance. The report highlights the company's commitment to sustainability in sourcing and procurement practices and discusses its ongoing efforts in safety, human capital, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. CEO Robert Isom emphasizes the importance of teamwork and partnerships in achieving sustainability goals, particularly the aim of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The report aligns with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board standards.

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company’s strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience.

Key progress in 2023 includes American’s collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on groundbreaking contrail avoidance research, which will inform how the industry might address its impact on climate change. The report also includes a discussion of how American is extending its commitment to sustainability to its sourcing and procurement practices.

“Thanks to the hard work of our more than 140,000 team members, American continues to deliver for our customers while making strides toward our sustainability goals,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “There is far more work to be done and many areas where we will continue to rely on policymakers and partnerships to make progress. But I’m proud of our record — from advancing the development of lower-carbon technologies, to our work to better develop and recruit a diverse and talented group of leaders with unmatched expertise throughout the company.“

Through ongoing engagement across the company and with a broad range of external stakeholders, American has identified four priority sustainability issues discussed in detail in the report: safety; support for team members; customer satisfaction and operational performance; and climate change and fuel efficiency. American has maintained its commitment to its long-term sustainability goals, while recognizing the challenges and interdependencies in reaching them.

“American’s goal to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is the right one, but it won’t be easy,” said American’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jill Blickstein. “Our report describes the concrete steps we have taken and sets the stage for the hard work in the years ahead. American is committed to working with our partners inside and beyond the aviation industry to get us and our industry on a path to meet these global challenges.”

In line with American’s commitment to transparency and strong industry standards, the report also substantially aligns with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the standard for the airline industry developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.

Read the full Sustainability Report.

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FAQ

What are the key highlights of American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report?

The report covers advancements in climate change efforts, including contrail avoidance research with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research, and outlines improvements in safety, human capital, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

How is American Airlines addressing climate change in 2023?

American Airlines is focusing on contrail avoidance research with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research, improving fuel efficiency, and committing to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What partnerships has American Airlines formed to enhance sustainability?

American Airlines has partnered with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research to conduct contrail avoidance research to address the aviation industry's impact on climate change.

What is American Airlines' goal for greenhouse gas emissions?

American Airlines aims to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

How does the 2023 Sustainability Report align with industry standards?

The report aligns with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the standards developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board for the airline industry.

What areas does American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report focus on?

The report focuses on safety, support for team members, customer satisfaction and operational performance, and climate change and fuel efficiency.

Who commented on the sustainability efforts in American Airlines' 2023 report?

CEO Robert Isom and Chief Sustainability Officer Jill Blickstein commented on the sustainability efforts and future goals.