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Emirates Group and dnata have taken a significant step towards sustainability by joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The UNGC is a voluntary initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said, “In the UAE’s Year of Sustainability, we are pleased to join the United Nations Global Compact, which is another step forward in the Emirates Group’s efforts to embed sustainable and responsible business practices across our operations.”

The Emirates Group is committed to implementing the Global Compact’s Ten Principles in human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption and to report on its progress annually.

The Group’s ongoing environmental initiatives focus on emissions reduction, responsible consumption, and preserving wildlife and habitats. In June 2022, dnata pledged $100 million to be invested over two years to enhance environmental efficiency in its operations. In January, Emirates successfully operated a milestone demonstration flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine, supporting collective industry efforts to enable a 100% SAF flying future.

Emirates supports IATA’s collective industry commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and ICAO’s Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for international aviation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline is reviewing opportunities and pathways to help achieve this goal, including fleet renewal, operational fuel efficiency, sustainable and low-carbon aviation fuels, and renewable energy.

The Emirates Group is also committed to gender balance. It is a signatory to the UAE Gender Balance Council’s pledge to increase female representation in middle to senior management positions by 2025. Dnata has signed up for IATA’s 25by2025 initiative to strengthen and improve female representation within its organization.

Emirates and dnata regularly mobilize resources for humanitarian relief efforts, which in 2022 included initiatives for the Pakistan floods and Turkey-Syria earthquake. Through the Emirates Airline Foundation and dnata4good, Emirates and dnata work with NGOs to provide education, shelter, food, and clean water access. The Group contributes to the future of aviation and travel by building human capital and supporting innovation platforms.

Committed to ethical and responsible practices, the Group has cross-functional internal committees that govern and monitor critical strategic, operational, financial, and reputational areas. It has systems and programs to ensure awareness and compliance with policies such as anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-slavery and human trafficking, antitrust and competition, conflicts of interest, data protection and cybersecurity, and sanctions and export controls.

Joining the UNGC reinforces the Emirates Group’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. As participants of the UNGC, Emirates and dnata will benefit from access to the initiative’s comprehensive tools and resources to engage with its employees across the globe and improve their learning and training in Sustainability.

The Emirates Group’s continuous efforts towards sustainability show its dedication to a better future for the planet and the people.