Atlas Air Worldwide Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
May 09 2022 - 10:07AM
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading global
provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services,
announced the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) Report today.
Featuring the theme “Caring for the World We
Carry,” Atlas’ third ESG report outlines the Company’s
sustainability and corporate responsibility achievements in 2021
under its four ESG pillars: Environmental Stewardship; Career,
Culture & Equity for Our People; Social Impact & Community
Engagement; and Responsible Business Growth.
“We believe building a strong and responsible
business today is good for our people, communities and the planet
tomorrow,” said John W. Dietrich, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide. “Our 2021 ESG Report reflects the
next step in Atlas’ ESG journey, including announcing our carbon
emissions reduction target, as well as our strategies to achieve
this target.”
Key highlights from the 2021 ESG Report include
the following:
Environmental Stewardship
- Announced its support for the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) and Airlines for America’s (A4A) goal to achieve
net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as well as Atlas’ goal to reduce
absolute Scope 1 emissions by 20% by 2035.
- Published its Task Force on Climate-related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
(SASB) disclosures in concert with its new carbon emissions
reduction target.
Career, Culture & Equity for Our
People
- Supported employees’ quality of life through enhanced benefits
and wellness programs, hybrid working policies, as well as a
growing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion as a driver of
innovation.
- Promoted ongoing safety protocols focused on the health and
well-being of the Company’s employees and the stability of its
operations.
Social Impact &
Philanthropy
- Gave back through corporate and employee philanthropy
supporting local communities, COVID-19 pandemic and disaster
relief, and global humanitarian efforts.
- Invested in developing and strengthening the pipeline of
diverse, qualified STEM talent needed to ensure the aviation
industry remains strong for years to come.
Responsible Business Growth
- Improved governance policies through revisions to its Employee
Handbook and Atlas Values as well as the establishment of new
Leadership Principles.
- Advocated on behalf of Atlas, the air cargo industry, and key
stakeholders on priority topics such as attracting the aviation
workforce of the next generation, strengthening transportation
supply chains and supporting government policies to help the
industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
To learn more about Atlas Air Worldwide’s ESG
efforts, view the Company’s 2021 ESG Report.
About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global
provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It
is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., and Titan Aviation
Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo
Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s largest fleet of
747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the broadest array of
Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and
international cargo and passenger operations.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC filings
and other information may be accessed through the company’s home
page, www.atlasairworldwide.com.
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