Analysis of sustainability activities in airlines

Abstract

Air transport affects people mainly through air pollution and climate change at the local and regional levels and on a global scale. Approximately 4.9% of all emission levels that contribute to climate change come from it. The demand for air transportation has increased along with recognition of the possible environmental risks connected with it. Emissions from the aviation industry, which account for about 5% of national greenhouse gas emissions, will need to be decarbonized and reduced. With the increasing demands, the aviation industry needs to consider activities for sustainability practices. In this study, the sustainability activities of the world’s top 5 airlines and Turkish Airlines are compared and evaluated to analyse how sustainability creates value for the aviation industry.