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American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report focusing on decarbonization and climate impact

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American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report focusing on decarbonization and climate impact
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Jake Hardiman Senior Editor | Simple Flying

American Airlines has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, emphasizing its commitment to decarbonizing aviation and addressing climate change. The report highlights collaborations with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on contrail avoidance research aimed at reducing the industry's climate impact.

Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines, acknowledged the challenges faced but reaffirmed the company's dedication to sustainability goals and ongoing stakeholder engagement. "Thanks to the hard work of our more than 140,000 team members, American continues to deliver for our customers while making strides toward our sustainability goals," Isom stated. He emphasized the importance of partnerships and policy support in achieving these objectives.

The Dallas-based airline's strategy includes enhancing safety, human capital, and customer experience while advancing solutions to decarbonize aviation. The report discusses efforts to make operations more sustainable through various practices.

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Jill Blickstein, Chief Sustainability Officer at American Airlines, reiterated the company's goal of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. "Our report describes the concrete steps we have taken and sets the stage for the hard work in the years ahead," she noted.

The airline also announced additional benefits for members of its AAdvantage loyalty program, allowing them to redeem miles for concerts and First Class dining in Flagship Lounges.

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