Climate Change Data

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,657,239 tonnes CO2 (international operations)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced fuel consumption by 3,213,967 kg and saved $4,695,606 through Safran’s SFCO2 system.
  • Fleet primarily consists of A320neo and A321neo aircraft, saving 20% on fuel and reducing carbon emissions compared to previous generation aircraft.
  • Implemented online check-in for over 7 million passengers, significantly reducing paper waste.
  • Procured 20,000 sets of bamboo cutlery, reducing 600,000 grams of single-use plastic waste.

Social Achievements

  • Reduced employee turnover rate to 8.82%.
  • Average employee income in 2023 was 553 million VND.
  • Conducted 97,453 training courses.
  • Organized charity kitchen initiative and donated to various causes (Vaccine Fund, medical equipment, disaster relief).

Governance Achievements

  • Established an internal team for annual emissions reporting to implement CORSIA.
  • Published the first ESG Report in Vietnam’s aviation industry following TCFD standards.
  • Achieved ISO 27001 international cybersecurity certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the percentage of women in management positions to 40% by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions per available seat kilometer (ASK) by 15%
  • Eliminate single-use plastics on aircraft by 2025
  • Recycle at least 50% of waste on aircraft

Environmental Challenges

  • Global warming, climate change, and environmental pollution.
  • Potential risks impacting Vietjet’s business operations (terrorism, IT failure, reduced demand, reputation risk, flooding, economic downturn, aircraft/engine shortages, accidents, fuel price/availability, carbon tax, environmental health and safety, environmental compliance, extreme weather, supply chain issues, skills shortage).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened collaboration with internal departments and external partners on sustainable development.
  • Partnered with Safran on fuel management and conservation.
  • Implemented stringent controls and mitigation measures for identified risks.
  • Established a robust system for continuous monitoring and reporting on ESG risks.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather disruptions
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Carbon tax
  • Fuel prices/availability

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit), ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: VERIFAVIA

Awards & Recognition

  • One of the top 5 best workplaces and leading employers in Vietnam