DALLAS, May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV)
today launches its annual corporate citizenship reports, the One
Report and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report,
highlighting the carrier's work across its corporate citizenship
initiatives. The integrated reports provide a snapshot of
financial; corporate social responsibility (CSR); environmental,
social, and corporate governance (ESG) reporting; and DEI
priorities at Southwest Airlines®.
Highlights from the annual reports include:
- The Nonstop to Net Zero sustainability strategy and
updated environmental sustainability goals.
- Details on the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable
Ventures.
- Information about the transport of a record 137 million
revenue passengers in 2023.
- How the carrier creates an environment of Belonging while
investing in its People.
- Overview of the investments in Customer Experience
improvements, such as upgraded WiFi fleet-wide1, digital
bag tracking, larger bins, in-seat power, free same-day
standby2, and enhancements to Southwest's Rapid
Rewards program which make it easier for Customers to achieve Tier
Status3.
"When I accepted the CEO role, I was eager to focus our Company
on several key initiatives, including our dedication to being a
good citizen," said Bob Jordan,
President & CEO of Southwest Airlines. "At Southwest, we're
committing to a diverse and inclusive workforce, addressing our
carbon emissions by driving toward a more sustainable future
through our Nonstop to Net Zero strategy, and investing in
partnerships that champion communities."
Southwest also celebrates its placement on Newsweek's America's
Most Responsible Companies list for the second year in a row.
Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to study the
ESG initiatives of 2,000 companies and recognized the top 600
organizations for their holistic view of corporate responsibility
encompassing all three pillars of ESG.
To view the 2023 One Report and learn more about Southwest's
citizenship and DEI efforts, visit southwestonereport.com.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most
admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and
Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took
flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable,
and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying
nonstop within the United States
than any other airline4. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first
corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of
no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering
its more than 74,0005 People to deliver
unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a
passionate loyalty among more than 137 million Customers carried in
2023. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity
and 47 consecutive years6 of profitability for
Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique
legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including
harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities
at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting
Southwest.com/citizenship. As the airline with Heart,
Southwest has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon
emissions by 20507. Southwest has also set near-term
targets and a three-pillar strategy to achieve its environmental
goals. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/planet.
1 Where available. Available only on
WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time
offer.
2 You can list for
same-day standby via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the
airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You will receive a
message based on the contact preference selected during booking if
you are cleared on the flight. For both same-day change and
same-day standby, you must change your flight or request to be
added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the
scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy
will apply. If using the app or mobile web for standby, you must
list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. Government
taxes and fees may apply but you will be refunded. Your original
boarding position is not guaranteed. See Southwest.com/standby for
more details.
3 All Rapid
Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at
Southwest.com/rrterms.
4 Based on U.S. Dept.
of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey
since Q1 2021.
5
Fulltime-equivalent active
Employees.
6 1973-2019 annual
profitability.
7 Our net zero by 2050 goal includes Scope 1, Scope
2, and Scope 3 Category 3 emissions only and excludes any emissions
associated with non-fuel products and services, such as inflight
service items.
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