GOL LINHAS AÉREAS S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:55,630 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:4,992 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:50,638 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:32,173 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:619,930 MWh/year
Water Consumption:190,940 m3/year
Waste Generated:545.53 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Infrastructure
- Commercial offer
- Customer experience
- Efficiency
- Human rights
- Climate change
- Ethical conduct
- Transparency
- Digital inclusion
- Stakeholder engagement
- Supplier management
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption in offices by 18%
- Reduced energy consumption by 3,913 MWh
- Recycled nearly 17 tons of paper
- Installed 33 photovoltaic panels, saving 113,788 kWh and BRL 72,000
- New headquarters in Rio de Janeiro certified as LEED Silver, reducing water consumption by 33% and energy consumption by 13% within six months.
Social Achievements
- Launched Meu TIM app to improve customer experience
- Improved management of Value-Added Service (VAS) portfolio to minimize complaints
- Implemented Flex Office Program to improve employee well-being
- Launched Career Program to recognize and reward employees
- Implemented PCD program to promote inclusion of people with disabilities
- Extended maternity leave by 60 days and paternity leave by 10 days
- Achieved 50% of the disability hiring quota
Governance Achievements
- Established Statutory Audit Committee
- Appointed Stefano De Angelis as new chairman
- Improved compliance clauses in contracts
- Invested BRL 19.8 million in sponsorships focused on publicity
- Improved anti-corruption training programs
- Implemented an Organizational Model based on the Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/01 and the Anti-corruption Law
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 1% by 2017
- Limit increase in mobile network power consumption by 12% by 2017
- Recycle 10% of total waste generated in offices by 2017
- Assess 250 suppliers on sustainability issues by 2017
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging macroeconomic scenario with GDP contraction, high unemployment, and high interest rates
- Highly competitive Brazilian mobile telephony industry
- High energy consumption
- High number of customer complaints
- Staff reduction of 25% compared to 2015
- High turnover rate (51.9%)
- Data privacy violations
- Increased number of environmental fines (48% increase compared to 2015)
- Climate-related risks such as extreme weather and energy scarcity
- Risks related to key supplier dependence
- Risks related to anti-competitive practices
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented efficiency plan resulting in BRL 1.2 billion in savings and a higher EBITDA margin
- Focused on postpaid plans and increased off-net traffic
- Improved digital channels and customer service actions
- Offered special severance package to employees
- Reviewed processes to enhance control and security of customer data
- Implemented actions to address environmental issues and comply with regulations
- Developed adaptation projects to mitigate climate-related risks
- Improved supplier assessment and monitoring processes
- Implemented anti-corruption training and policies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 433/year
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- Global Compact Principles
- Social and environmental assessments
- Due diligence questionnaires
- Conflict minerals clause
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Energy scarcity due to reduced hydroelectric power generation
- Damage to transmission towers from storms
Transition Risks
- Increased operating costs due to energy price increases and emission reduction targets
- Increased costs due to regulations impacting suppliers
Opportunities
- Development of solutions to mitigate emissions from operators and customers
- Better adaptation to severe climate change
- Use of telecommunication services to reduce emissions from commuting
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core
Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004
Third-party Assurance: KPMG (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,951,895 t CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,914,221 t CO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Carbon Intensity:0.0725 kgCO²e/ASK (domestic flights)
ESG Focus Areas
- Generation and distribution of economic value
- Innovation and digital transformation
- Prevention of and fight against corruption
- Climate and energy management
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Staff appreciation and care for people
- Diversity and inclusion
- Operational safety
Environmental Achievements
- 8% reduction in emissions from jet fuel consumption per ASK
- Launched a platform to offset CO2 emissions from air travel
- Launched two carbon-neutral routes for ecotourism destinations
- Offset more than 2,600 metric tons of CO²e, corresponding to the conservation of 26 hectares of the Amazon rainforest (Sept-Dec 2021)
- Received IEnvA Stage 1 assessment for environmental management
Social Achievements
- Maintained workforce during the pandemic
- 99.7% of Employees received at least the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and 98.5% received the second dose by year-end.
- 18% reduction in total accidents and a 73% drop in accidents without absence from work compared to the previous year.
- Offered 1,539,585 training hours through Eagles Academy in 2021 (more than 100 hours per employee on average)
- Supported 49 social organizations through GOL Institute
Governance Achievements
- 85% of Employees completed new anti-corruption training
- 271 outsourced employees went through compliance assessments
- Zero data privacy breaches
- Listed on B3’s Level 2 of Corporate Governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- By 2030, 75% of the fleet will be Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve IEnvA Stage 2 assessment
Environmental Challenges
- Decarbonizing air transportation
- Increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in the workforce
- Advancing equality and inclusion policies
Mitigation Strategies
- Gradual transition of fleet to 737 MAX 8 aircraft (15% less jet fuel)
- Investment in electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL)
- Participation in Brazilian Future Fuel Program and ProBioQAV Subcommittee
- Joining the Pacto de Promoção da Equidade Racial (Race Equality Support Pact)
- Supporting the Pretos que Voam Project
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 271 outsourced employees went through compliance assessments
Responsible Procurement
- Third-Party Conduct Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: IEnvA Stage 1
Third-party Assurance: Internal Audit department
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon-neutral routes
Awards & Recognition
- Folha Top of Mind 2021
- APEX Health Safety Diamond standard