AirAsia solidifies global ESG standing, ranking among top five industry peers in benchmarked sustainability performance

AirAsia has just achieved a significant milestone in aviation sustainability. According to the latest FTSE Russell ESG ratings, the airline group ranked among the top five global peers in benchmarked performance, highlighting its strong climate risk management, transparent governance, and operational efficiency .

Improved ESG Scores:
- Capital A rose to 4.0/5.0 (up from 3.5).
- AirAsia X scored 3.8.
- Thai AirAsia earned 3.9 in its second year of assessment.

Global Benchmarking:
AirAsia outperformed the industry average in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, scoring 45% vs. 37%.

Independent Recognition:
- Awarded perfect scores across nine categories by 42kft.com.
- Named among the Top 3 Low-Cost Carriers in AirlineRatings.com’s inaugural Sustainability Award.

Sustainability Initiatives
- Fuel Efficiency & Low-Carbon Tech: Investments reduced both emissions and costs.
- Passenger Transparency: AirAsia MOVE now displays carbon emissions per seat during flight searches.
- Policy Leadership: Active in ICAO’s Committee for Aviation Environmental Protection and Malaysia’s CORSIA Task Force.
- Social Impact: Signatory of UN Women’s Women’s Empowerment Principles, promoting family-friendly workplace initiatives in Malaysia.

This recognition positions AirAsia not just as a regional leader but as a global benchmark in ESG performance, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable aviation .