The aviation industry faces significant challenges due to the climate crisis, yet some airlines are rising to the occasion with pioneering sustainability initiatives. For the
third consecutive year, the “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” award by World Finance has been awarded to Turkish Airlines, which is committed to leading these efforts.
Türkiye’s national carrier stands out with its voluntary carbon offset platform CO2mission, use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), sustainable in-flight products, waste management
practices, and the sustainable travel experience offered to its passengers.
Commenting on the award, the airline’s Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, said: “Receiving the Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline award for
the third-year running is a testament to our dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Our strategic goal is to become one of the world’s top 3 airlines in terms of digitalization. In line with our commitment to becoming a Carbon-Neutral
Airline by 2050, we incorporated the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into our climate change mitigation plans in 2022, and we further expanded our use of SAF to new routes in 2023. We will continue to add new routes to our SAF-powered network and pursue
our commitment to sustainable practices throughout our operations.”
Since 2008, this airline has conducted over 100 operational optimization projects to reduce its carbon footprint. In 2023, significant successes were achieved in fuel savings
and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
For eco-conscious travellers, especially in South Africa, this airline’s commitment to sustainability through initiatives like CO2mission and the use of SAF presents a compelling
choice. This recognition underscores the efforts to provide a greener, more sustainable travel experience, aligning with the values of passengers and the global push towards reducing environmental impact.
The World Finance Sustainability Awards are recognized as a significant reference by global finance and business circles and are awarded to organizations that showcase best
practices in the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Since 2008, World Finance has aimed to identify the best institutions in various sectors based on evaluations by expert jury members.