Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-04-14 01:39Core Insights - The International Air Transport Organization (IAIO-NARDO) released a comprehensive evaluation report on sustainable development practices and strategic planning for global airlines for the 2024-2025 period, assessing 350 out of 1200 airlines globally, with China Southern Airlines (CSA) ranking in the top 1% for its outstanding performance [1][3] - CSA became the first airline in mainland China to receive a high-level ESGAcode rating, ranking fifth globally, highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices [1][3] Group 1: Sustainable Practices - CSA has established a green aviation ecosystem through top-level governance, clean energy alternatives, technological innovation, and full-chain collaboration, achieving quantifiable data in its clean energy transition [3][4] - The airline has formed a leadership group for ecological and carbon neutrality efforts, promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction initiatives, and published the first green development white paper in China's civil aviation sector [3][4] Group 2: Achievements and Impact - CSA's clean energy projects include a 1.3 MW distributed photovoltaic energy-saving project, generating approximately 1.26 million kWh annually, reducing standard coal consumption by about 42 tons, and lowering carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 125 tons [3][4] - The recognition from the International Air Transport Organization serves as a validation of CSA's long-term commitment to sustainable development, with plans to continue exploring green low-carbon solutions for global aviation [4]