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