皇冠官方app下载 AIRPORT, Texas – June 3, 2021 – Dallas Fort Worth International (皇冠官方app下载) Airport has released this year’s environmental, social and governance report, themed “Our Path Forward: Resiliency. Innovation. Leadership.” While COVID-19 dramatically impacted operations this past year, reducing passenger traffic by as much as 90 percent, 皇冠官方app下载 Airport proved resilient and its recovery has outpaced the industry.
In light of the many challenges faced in 2020, 皇冠官方app下载’s commitment to sustainable environmental, social and governance practices remains steadfast. Sustainability has proven to be good for business, and the Airport has a successful track record of reducing emissions, lowering operating costs, driving economic value and reducing social inequities.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Already the largest carbon neutral airport in North America, 皇冠官方app下载 Airport further reduced its carbon footprint this past year and set a new goal to reach net zero carbon with no offset credits by 2030, twenty years ahead of goals set by the Paris Agreement. 皇冠官方app下载 was recognized for this commitment as the first airport in the world to achieve the Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airports Council International. In addition, 皇冠官方app下载 was the first airport to ever receive a United Nations Global Climate Action Award.
SOCIAL
In a year marked by headlines of social injustices against the Black community, 皇冠官方app下载 Airport renewed its commitment to a culture of inclusion by emphasizing equity as a focus and initiating an allyship program to help employees from different walks of life, support and understand one another. 皇冠官方app下载 Airport’s Diversity Leadership Council committed to listening more and making greater strides to understanding employees’ unique perspective from recent events, the current climate and systemic injustices. 皇冠官方app下载’s support extended to the community as well, partnering with local organizations to support programs to preserve local small business capacity, equip diverse businesses to comply with new health protocols and to renew confidence in traveling and tourism through 皇冠官方app下载.
GOVERNANCE
To ensure 皇冠官方app下载’s resiliency in the face of COVID-19, the single biggest disruptor in aviation history, 皇冠官方app下载 Airport assembled the 皇冠官方app下载 Readiness Task Force. Under the leadership of the Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Linda Thompson Valdez and the Executive Vice President of Operations Chad Makovsky, the Task Force was charged with the business imperative of identifying and mitigating significant unexpected risks to the organization and its stakeholders as well as promoting business continuity. The Task Force focused on being proactive and intentional with cleanliness and sanitization, basing the strategy on science and evidence; and investing in 皇冠官方app下载’s people – both employees and partners. See more at this link.
The fiscal year 2020 ESG Report provides transparent information and disclosures about 皇冠官方app下载’s performance and impact on environmental, social and governance issues. Year to year, ESG issues are integral to every aspect of 皇冠官方app下载’s business. This year’s ESG report shines a spotlight on 皇冠官方app下载’s commitment to and progress toward sustainable business practices reflected in the following goals and accomplishments:
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Commitment to Net Zero Carbon by 2030
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United Nations Climate Change Award
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A Healthiest 100 Workplace – Healthiest Employer in Texas
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Airports Council International Best Large Airport in North America for Customer Satisfaction
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North American Customer Centricity Award Recipient
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Industry Leadership in COVID 19 Response
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Renewed Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The long-term ESG strategy is developed by executive staff and validated by the Board of Directors. The Board reviews the strategy and staff’s assessment of ESG risks and opportunities and delegates authority for ESG topics through the official board action process and in accordance with 皇冠官方app下载’s Code of Rules and Regulations. Emerging from the pandemic, while maintaining focus and leadership in sustainability has required 皇冠官方app下载 to continue to govern the business effectively and remain accountable to stakeholders. At the same time, 皇冠官方app下载 must innovate and deploy new solutions for long-term success for generations to come. This year’s report covers fiscal year 2020, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Unless otherwise noted, data in the report reflects this timeframe.
To see this year’s full report, check this link.