Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-04-28 05:24Core Viewpoint - China Eastern Airlines has released its 2024 ESG report, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable development and high-quality growth, aligning with its goal of becoming a world-class airline [1][3]. Group 1: ESG Report Highlights - The report is the 17th in a series focused on sustainable development, themed "Responsibility Leads, Moving Upwards" [1]. - It integrates key standards from recent regulations, detailing practices and performance in sustainability through four chapters: "Safety Achieves Trust," "Enjoy a Wonderful Journey," "Green Leads the Future," and "Love Connects Happiness" [3]. - The report showcases significant events from 2024, including the operation of the C919 aircraft and initiatives like "Ice and Snow Passion, Eastern Airlines Helps Dreams" [3]. Group 2: Operational Performance - In 2024, the airline achieved 2.612 million hours of safe flight, a 14.5% increase year-on-year, with record highs in passenger and cargo transport [4]. - The fleet consists of over 800 modern aircraft, including the largest C919 fleet with 10 operational units and a total order of 105 [4]. - The company is advancing digital transformation and smart operations, enhancing service offerings through innovative products [4]. Group 3: Social Responsibility and Recognition - China Eastern Airlines contributed to carbon reduction by saving 216,000 tons of fuel and reducing CO2 emissions by 680,000 tons, with a 13% decrease in CO2 emissions per unit of transport turnover [5]. - The company invested 44.3 million yuan in non-repayable assistance and 204.24 million yuan in repayable assistance, training 1,932 industry leaders [5]. - The airline received multiple awards for its ESG efforts, enhancing its brand recognition and corporate responsibility image [5].