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EVA Air Units a New Benchmark on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) with Unequalled Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
EVA Air has reached a major milestone in its sustainability efforts by incomes a spot on the celebrated DJSI Rising Markets Indices. The airline demonstrated excellent management in sustainable practices, attaining the best Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating within the international aviation sector in the course of the 2024 S&P World Company Sustainability Evaluation.
As a globally acknowledged normal for accountable funding, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices consider corporations based mostly on their efficiency throughout environmental, social, and governance standards. This yr, over 13,000 corporations spanning 62 industries participated within the rigorous evaluation. Out of the 61 airways evaluated, EVA Air emerged as the highest performer, praised for its sturdy and efficient ESG initiatives.
“EVA Air was ranked No. 1 in the global airline industry in this year’s S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment and, for the first time, was selected as a constituent of the DJSI Emerging Markets Index,” stated President Clay Solar. “This recognition highlights the outstanding performance of our ESG initiatives and the dedicated efforts of all our employees. We remain committed to taking concrete actions to uphold ESG principles, delivering long-term value for both society and our company,” he added.
Showcasing its dedication to decarbonization, EVA Air has proactively built-in Sustainable Aviation Gasoline (SAF) into its operations. In August 2023, the airline efficiently operated a passenger flight from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Taipei Songshan (TSA) utilizing SAF blended at 40%. Most lately, on December 16, 2024, EVA Air utilized a 30% SAF mix for a flight from Incheon (ICN) to Taoyuan Worldwide Airport (TPE), slicing carbon emissions by roughly 14,000 kilograms. These efforts underscore EVA Air’s proactive method to environmental stewardship by means of tangible actions.
The airline’s steadfast dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rules has earned it vital accolades. In 2024, EVA Air was acknowledged on the Taiwan Company Sustainability Awards (TCSA), receiving the Prime 10 Sustainability Exemplary Corporations Award, the Platinum Award for Sustainability Reporting within the Transportation Trade, and 4 particular person efficiency honors. EVA Air additionally earned recognition with a Bronze Class award for Sustainability Reporting on the seventh World Company Sustainability Awards (GCSA).
Wanting ahead, EVA Air stays targeted on driving sustainability by means of ongoing innovation and collaborative initiatives. By implementing impactful ESG methods, the airline goals to play a pivotal function in advancing the sustainable development of the worldwide aviation business and fostering a greener future for society.
