Southwest Airlines Co. has released two new reports over the last few days:
The comprehensive reports highlight Southwest's strategic priority to be a good citizen through a focus on People, Performance, and Planet, providing a snapshot of the carrier's key DEI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts from 2022.
New this year, the 2022 One Report includes information informed by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, elevating Southwest's reporting on climate-related topics for its Stakeholders. The 2022 One Report also highlights the carrier's refreshed climate strategy that includes goals to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 25 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2035.1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report
The Southwest Airlines Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, a companion piece to the One Report, focuses on the carrier's current DEI priorities and continued focus on driving its efforts forward. Southwest strives to be a diverse and inclusive organization where Employees thrive, feel appreciated, and valued, and experience an authentic sense of belonging.
"We're focused on championing causes that matter to our People and local and global communities, including committing to a diverse and inclusive workforce, setting goals and sharing plans to address our carbon emissions, and investing in community partnerships that drive impact," said Bob Jordan, President & Chief Executive Officer at Southwest Airlines. "The 2022 One Report and DEI Report showcase our ongoing commitment to cultivating a Culture of caring by serving our People, Customers, and communities through our corporate citizenship and DEI efforts."
Southwest also celebrates its placement on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2023list. Newsweek teamed up with global research firm Statista to study the ESG initiatives of 2,000 companies and recognized the top 500 firms for their holistic view of corporate responsibility that encompasses all three pillars of ESG.
To view the 2022 One Report, visit southwestonereport.com.