Annual Report 2020
Sustainability Statement COMMUNITIES Donation Drives Public digital donation drives to help vulnerable communities Teleport Cargo Chartered cargo flights of essential goods: food items, PPE, etc Repatriation Flights Special charter flights in collaboration with respective governments to return citizens to their country of origin Shipment of medical aid to China, Korea and East Malaysia PPE donation UNITED NATIONS' SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS In 2015, the United Nations (UN) outlined 17 SDGs, setting an agenda for countries across the world to work together to create a sustainable future for all by 2030. The SDGs are comprehensive, covering all areas of social inequality - including gender discrimination, health and education - and calls for action to spur economic growth as well as protect the environment through climate change mitigation and the preservation of our forests and oceans. Collectively, the SDGs stand as a clear blueprint to shape sustainability programmes and platforms. At AirAsia, we support all the 17 goals and have identified six in which we have the potential to make a significant difference. In the table below, we outline the six SDGs and describe initiatives undertaken by AirAsia to contribute towards achieving the goals within the context of our reach. SDG SDG TARGETS AIRASIA INITIATIVES 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against women & girls, including trafficking & other types of exploitation 5.5 Women’s full and effective participation & equal opportunities for leadership at all levels • Anti-trafficking training for Allstars • Board Diversity Policy • Women empowerment through #GirlsCanDoAnything campaign 8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading & innovation 8.3 Encourage the growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises 8.4 Improve global resource efficiency in consumption & production, and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation 8.5 Achieve full & productive employment and decent work for all 8.7 Take effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery & human trafficking 8.8 Protect labour rights & promote safe and secure working environments for all 8.9 Devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture & products • Contribution to GDP • Inclusive work environment for employees • Employment for young people: 40% employees below 30 • Teleport Social for individuals and SMEs to sell their products on social media anywhere • Social entrepreneurship support via AirAsia Foundation 94 AIRASIA GROUP BERHAD
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