China Airlines Ltd. — full event log
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CAL reduced in-flight Single Use Plastic (SUP) items by 80.9% in 2024 vs baseline. Economy class cutlery upgraded to 100% recycled stainless steel. Implemented ECO CART waste sorting on twin-aisle aircraft. Installed two commercial food waste machines at CAL Park (Aug 2024), reducing food waste volume by ~90%. Total in-flight waste reduced 20% vs 2018 (target 33%). Targets: 90% SUP reduction by 2025, 100% by 2030; in-flight waste reduction 50%/65%/70% by 2025/2030/2040.
sustainability_report p.114
In June 2024, CAL became the first transportation service provider in Taiwan to officially pass the review of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), setting a 1.5°C-aligned emissions reduction pathway. Target: improve fuel efficiency by 26% by 2030 compared to 2019 baseline, covering Scope 1 and Scope 3 fuel/energy-related activities.
sustainability_report p.10
In 2024, CAL further integrated the principles recommended by the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) with the existing TCFD operational mechanisms, enhancing management of nature and climate change issues, including biodiversity risk assessment using BRF, ENCORE, IBAT tools.
sustainability_report p.92
CAL successfully met the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) standards for the 12th consecutive time in 2024; next certification scheduled for 2026 under more rigorous Risk-based IOSA.
sustainability_report p.9
CAL extended GHG inventories to overseas branches and supported subsidiaries in the Consolidated Financial Statements to gradually build GHG management capabilities, in compliance with Financial Supervisory Commission requirements. From 2023 onwards, emission figures include global site data and have been externally verified.
sustainability_report p.98
A fatal workplace accident occurred at a maintenance facility in 2024, resulting in 6,000 lost days and preventing CAL from meeting its FSI target of 0.42. CAL implemented daily inspections of high-risk operations at all maintenance production units to prevent recurrence.
sustainability_report p.134
CAL obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance certification in November 2024, ensuring secure credit card transactions and regulatory compliance.
sustainability_report p.66
In October 2024, Taiwan Ratings Corp. announced an upgrade of CAL's long-term credit rating to 'twA-' and maintained the short-term credit rating at 'twA-2,' with a 'stable' outlook.
sustainability_report p.9
On December 19, 2024, CAL announced the procurement of ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft, ten Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, and four Boeing 777-8F cargo aircraft, expected to be delivered starting in 2029. New aircraft expected to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 25% vs previous models.
sustainability_report p.55
In August 2024, CAL established the 'Sustainable Development Center' and appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to oversee group-wide sustainability governance, acting as Executive Secretary of the Corporate Environmental Committee.
sustainability_report p.88
In August 2024, CAL further optimized waste audit procedures and task allocation, referencing Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) practices. Per-passenger waste averaged 0.5 kg on short-haul and 0.81 kg on long-haul flights—lower than 2019 levels and ASF benchmarks.
sustainability_report p.85
In 2024, CAL updated its vision, mission, and values. CAL supports the UN's 17 SDGs and currently focuses on 13 SDGs to drive sustainability and create stakeholder value.
sustainability_report p.15
CAL has installed three solar photovoltaic systems totaling 469 kW across CAL Park (276 kW) and EMO Park (193 kW), with another 194 kW planned for 2025. Self-generation efficiency at 9,800 kWh/kW, with 108 RECs obtained from the 98.21 kW CAL Park array in 2024. Purchased electricity in 2024 included ~11.6% (3,690 MWh) of renewable energy. Targets: 10% renewable energy installed capacity by 2030 and 15% by 2040. CAL also continues to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement with international oil companies and corporate customers, despite SAF being 3.1x the cost of conventional jet fuel.
sustainability_report p.108
CAL participates in the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency's national afforestation project, adopting nearly 2 hectares in Nanzhuang, Miaoli in 2023 with 4,250 native Taiwania trees planted by the Saisiyat tribe. In 2024, CAL expanded the adoption by an additional 5.25 hectares with 15,000 Taiwania and Zelkova trees, plus Satoyama trail maintenance. CAL also offers passenger voluntary carbon offset via 'ECO Travel Carbon Offset' program. Reliance on offset/credit purchases is part of the long-term path to net zero by 2050.
sustainability_report p.101
Fuel combustion accounts for >90% of CAL's GHG emissions. The dedicated Aviation Fuel Management Team implemented 11 fuel-saving measures in 2024, reducing carbon emissions by 47,477 tons. Key measures: using GPU instead of APU at outstations (saved ~429,000 lbs fuel at HKG alone), engine-out taxi, weight reduction (digitized pilot manuals, precision refueling), and optimized routing. Achieved fuel efficiency of 0.2284 tons/1000 RTK, 102% of target. SBTi-approved target: improve fuel efficiency 26% by 2030 vs 2019.
sustainability_report p.104
CAL is phasing out 737-800, A330-300, and 747-400F aircraft with new-generation fuel-efficient models. In 2024 added 1 leased A350-900, 4 A321neo, 2 777F. 18 Boeing 787-9 and 6 787-10 ordered for 2025+ deliveries. December 2024 order: 10 A350-1000, 10 777-9, 4 777-8F (delivery from 2029). New aircraft estimated to deliver 25% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions vs previous generation. The 777F offers 20-25% fuel savings over 744F.
sustainability_report p.55
CAL launched the first Taiwanese aviation industry SAF procurement collaboration model with traceable, verifiable carbon reduction reports. Partnered with Morrison Express (first cargo flight using SAF in Taiwan) and CTBC Bank (SAF on passenger flight). SAF used in 2024: 26.6 kiloliters. Reduces both CAL Scope 1 and customers' Scope 3 emissions by ~90% vs conventional jet fuel. Targets: 0.5% SAF by 2025, 5% by 2030, 40% by 2040.
sustainability_report p.103
CAL operates ISO 50001 energy management system at ground facilities. In 2024 added 14 electric units (2 tow tractors, 8 supply vehicles, 4 forklifts), installed dedicated EV charging stations at CAL Park and EMO Park. Implemented 78 environmental/energy-saving measures. Total electricity consumption decreased 1.5% YoY to 31,813 MWh. Gasoline/diesel down 4%. Target: reduce ground carbon emissions by 5%/15%/60% by 2025/2030/2040 vs 2023.
sustainability_report p.104
CAL Supplier Code of Conduct signed 100% by critical Tier-1 suppliers. Green procurement increased 71% YoY to TWD 79.89M in 2024. Local procurement reached 95.23% of total spend (TWD 14.557B), with 765 local suppliers. SAQ assessment covered 49 critical Tier-1 suppliers (94.38 avg score). 4 high-risk suppliers identified and given corrective action plans. Targets: 100% SAQ coverage of critical Tier-1 suppliers by 2025; 5% ESG weighting in procurement evaluation by 2030.
sustainability_report p.78
2021· 1 event
CAL announced 'target for achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050' in October 2021, outlining short, medium, and long-term objectives for flight operations, ground operations, and use of sustainable aviation fuel.
sustainability_report p.102