Philippine Airlines
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Community Investment
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Set a target to attain net zero carbon emissions by 2050
- Tapped climate scientist Glenn Banaguas to guide company's climate action efforts
Social Achievements
- Launched new domestic routes connecting previously underserved areas (Baguio, Borongan, Cotabato, Tawi-Tawi)
- Partnered with La Salle to provide support to families affected by Typhoon Odette
- Supported Philippine Eagle Foundation's conservation efforts through a virtual marathon and adoption of an eagle
- Provided aid to victims of Super Typhoon Karding through a joint relief mission with Tan Yan Kee Foundation
- Distributed aid to PAL/PALex service providers through the Tan Yan Kee Foundation
- Provided support for Filipino World War II veterans through transportation of ambulatory devices and health kits
Governance Achievements
- Completed financial restructuring and welcomed a new generation of leaders in 2022
- Achieved positive financial results for three consecutive quarters in 2022
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- High cost of fuel
- Typhoon Paeng causing flight disruptions
- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Pandemic impact on air travel
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed contingency plans for typhoon situations
- Restored over 90% of pre-pandemic domestic flights and routes
- Restored over 86% of systemwide flights
- Implemented online staff travel system (iFly and MyIDTravel) for convenience and accessibility
- Activating Humanitarian Cargo Grant program for Typhoon Paeng victims