Aeromexico Continues to Build a More Sustainable World
Mexico City, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, presented its 2017 Sustainability Report, highlighting its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) accomplishments. Some of the most significant results include its reduced water consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in its operations; being the first international airline to join the Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking, and the activities that it carried out after the September earthquakes that shook Mexico.
With actions such as the renewal of its fleet, the carrier is able to streamline its operations by having just three aircraft models to increase its fuel savings, reduce emissions, and produce less noise.
“Being a leader in the industry drives us to further engage in the pursuit of a sustainable model that contributes to equal development opportunities for all Aeromexico employees, communities and the environment. As such, we are proud to present specific actions that reflect our efforts and commitment year after year,” said Sergio Allard, Chief Institutional Relations Officer.
Through the Fuel Efficiency and Green Program, in 2017 the airline saved 10.6 million liters of water and reduced its CO2 emissions by 26,127 tons. This continuous work has been recognized by the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Program designed to improve the airlines’ environmental management under global standards. Aeromexico was also certified as a Clean Industry in Environmental Quality Level 1 by Mexico's Federal Agency for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA).
Also, during the first year of the implementation of its Environmental Management System (EMS), Aeromexico reduced its special waste handling by 70 tons, in addition to separating and recycling waste in all of its new workplaces. The EMS allowed the carrier to prevent the generation of 18 tons of hazardous waste and cut the monthly electrical costs at its facilities by 1.5%.
Also, after the tragic events caused by the September 2017 earthquakes in Mexico, Aeromexico donated MXN 2,613,578 to the Mexican Red Cross and transported 420 tons of humanitarian aid on board its aircraft.
The airline also implemented actions to eradicate human trafficking through strategic partnerships with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through the #AQUIESTOY Campaign Against Human Trafficking and worked together with the Mexican National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) to draft and develop a protocol to identify and report possible victims of human trafficking.
In 2017, the carrier also supported 79 non-governmental organizations with direct aid given through its “Dando alas al mundo” Program, more than doubling the help provided in 2016, and indirectly benefiting more than three million people and over 3,000 organizations.
Today more than ever, Mexico’s global airline is proud to be a sustainable company that is aware of the challenges it faces as part of society. Aeromexico will continue implementing the best practices to maintain its corporate social responsibility leadership position in both domestic and international airline industries.
Read the full report at https://www.aeromexico.com/en-us/about-us/aeromexico-corporate
and https://www.aeromexico.com/cms/sites/default/files/informe-anual-ingles-2017.pdf