Japan Airlines makes it to Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index

Japan Airlines (JAL) made it into the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for its third consecutive year.

JAL received the highest rating in various areas within the airline industry for 2024, including multi-stakeholder engagement for decarbonisation, management of packaging materials such as reducing single-use plastics, and information security. 

At the same time, the airline’s parent company also earned high ratings for its disclosure based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), as well as human capital management and customer relationship management including sustainable marketing and brand perception. 

Thanks to its inclusion in the DJSI Asia Pacific, JAL will continue to promote the ESG strategy, its topmost strategy, through company-wide efforts to generate sustainable social and economic value by creating relationships and societal connections through movement, aiming to become the world’s most preferred and valued airline group.

A list of leaders

The DJSI Asia Pacific is one of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, and is made up of companies in the Asia-Pacific region who are leading the way in terms of environmental, social, and governance investments. 

The DJSI is a renowned ESG investment index that comprehensively analyzes and evaluates the corporate activities of over 13,000 leading global companies, selecting those that excel in sustainability across governance/economy, environment, and society.

This recognition holds great significance for investors who prioritize corporate social responsibility and sustainability.