American Airlines has unveiled its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting its initiatives to combat climate change and promote broader decarbonization efforts within the aviation industry. The report also details progress in key areas such as safety, human capital, and customer experience, reflecting the company’s commitment to its stakeholders.

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A significant milestone in 2023 was American’s collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on pioneering contrail avoidance research, which aims to mitigate aviation’s impact on climate change. Additionally, the report explores how American is integrating sustainability into 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.“

The report identifies four priority sustainability issues: safety, support for team members, customer satisfaction and operational performance, and climate change and fuel efficiency. American remains committed to its long-term sustainability goals, acknowledging the complexities and challenges involved.

“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.”

The report also aligns with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the standards developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, underscoring American’s dedication to transparency and industry best practices.

Read the full Sustainability Report.

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