“We are very proud of this top position, which recognizes our commitments to both guarantee our economic performance and our social and environmental responsibilities. But first and foremost, this special honour means we must pursue our actions within the framework of a realistic, determined and responsible strategy” commented Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Group Chairman and CEO.
Air France KLM will continue to implement its various action plans, notably with regard to reducing the impact of air transport on climate change: support of the Kyoto Protocol and inclusion of air transport in the European emissions trading scheme, the Group’s continued fleet modernization program, introduction of a CO2 emission calculator on the airlines’ websites and ultimately, the possibility for customers to offset CO2 emissions generated by flights and support of NGO environmental protection programs.
“I am very happy that our Group has maintained and improved its top position in its sector”, stated Peter Hartman, President and Chief Executive Officer of KLM. “Air France KLM has been listed number 1 airline in the World Index. This clearly demonstrates the pioneer position we have in the aviation industry and emphasizes that we are on the right track with our initiatives.”
The DJSI World groups the 10% of leading performers in terms of sustainable development, among 2,500 companies in 22 countries worldwide. Both indexes select firms with the best performance in this field, based on an audit carried out by the Swiss Group SAM (Sustainable Asset Management Indexes GmbH).
An interactive version of Air France KLM’s third Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2006-2007 is available at http://sustainability.airfrance.com or www.klm.com/sustainability.
Air France KLM is currently listed in all the major sustainability indexes: DJSI World and DJSI STOXX, FTSE4Good and Aspi Eurozone.
Air France KLM is currently listed in all the major sustainability indexes: DJSI World and DJSI STOXX, FTSE4Good and Aspi Eurozone. The Group is also listed in the ‘Global 100’, grouping the 100 most sustainable corporations in the world, and also in the ‘Ethibel’ investment register with the ‘Pioneer’ label.