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S&P Global, an international sustainability rating agency, announced the latest assessment results of The Sustainability Yearbook 2023. China Airlines was awarded the highest score in the global aviation industry in ESG (environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance), and won the Sustainability Yearbook highest honor in the top 1%. China Airlines was the only transportation company in Taiwan that has been recognized in the list six times, marking a new milestone in the sustainable development of national aviation.

The 2023 Sustainability Yearbook is compiled according to the annual evaluation results of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and evaluates the sustainability performance of more than 7,800 large-scale enterprises in 61 industries around the world, and then evaluates the performance of each enterprise in the industry field. These results assess the world's top 1%, 5% and 10% of companies regarding sustainability, and only 5 global airlines were selected for the evaluation. China Airlines performed well in the two aspects of environment and society. In addition to human capital development, corporate citizenship and charity, passenger safety, sustainable marketing, and brand awareness, China Airlines scored full marks in the selection topics, and environmental policy and management system, operating ecology, etc. On a total of 10 items, including efficiency, climate strategy, leftover food and waste, China Airlines achieved the highest score in the aviation industry. For freight, which achieved outstanding performance during the epidemic, the airline also achieved full marks in the evaluation items of fuel efficiency and management, demonstrating the success of the company's operating strategy.

China Airlines is committed to corporate sustainability, declaring "net zero carbon emissions" by 2050, with 11 short, medium, and long-term goals for environmental protection and sustainable development tied to SDGs. They are also implementing more than 70 KPIs for environmental protection and energy conservation yearly; at the same time, it also independently promotes ground operations to meet a 10% renewable energy target. In addition, in response to climate risks, China Airlines has taken the lead in publishing the only climate-related financial disclosure (TCFD) independent report in Taiwan's transportation industry and is the only airline in Taiwan to introduce sustainable fuel addition (SAF) to its new fleet. Last year, the airline participated in the first SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge and won the "Best Cargo Sustainable Innovation Award" and "Best Employee Participation Award.”

China Airlines’ promotion of corporate sustainability has been deeply recognized by all walks of life. Since 2017, it has won the Bronze Award in the Aviation Industry in the Sustainability Yearbook three times and has been promoted to the Silver Award for two consecutive years. award. China Airlines is the only carrier in Taiwan that has been selected by DJSI for seven consecutive years, ranking first in the global aviation industry and has been awarded the National Sustainable Development Award, National Enterprise Environmental Protection Award, Global Corporate Sustainability Award (GCSA), and Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award (TCSA) and other honors. China Airlines continues to practice corporate sustainability, and the achievements of its sustainable development are very evident.

China Airlines regards "continuously implementing ESG promotion and creating sustainable corporate competitiveness" as the core of corporate sustainable development. The Original Voice Education Association cooperated with the "China Airlines Little Pilot Experience Camp" and joined hands again with the Huashan Foundation to organize public welfare activities such as "Love the Elderly and Love the Reunion.” As a sustainable leader in the global aviation industry, China Airlines continues to showcase corporate citizenship responsibilities with practical actions in the post-pandemic era, hoping to use its influence to create a better society together.