JAL Selected for Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index for Fourth Consecutive Year
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been selected for the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index," a leading ESG investment index, for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition highlights JAL's strong commitment to sustainability and its high evaluation in environmental, social, and governance aspects.
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May 7, 2026
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been selected for the "Asia Pacific" component of the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices" (hereinafter, "DJBIC Indices"), a representative index for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment, which comprises companies in the Asia-Pacific region. This marks JAL's fourth consecutive year of selection.
In addition to the DJBIC Indices' "Asia Pacific Index," JAL continues to be included in various other prominent ESG investment stock indices, such as the "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" and the "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index." (*1)
The DJBIC Indices comprehensively analyze and evaluate the corporate activities of over 13,000 major companies worldwide from three perspectives: governance, economy/environment, and society. They select companies with outstanding sustainability, serving as a crucial ESG index for investors who prioritize corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
In this year's assessment, JAL received the highest evaluation in the aviation industry for items such as engagement with multi-stakeholders for decarbonization, packaging material management including the reduction of single-use plastics, human resource development, and occupational safety and health. Furthermore, information disclosure based on the recommendations of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) (*2) and TNFD (Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) (*3), human rights initiatives, and personal information protection items were also highly praised. (*4)
JAL Group's source of growth is to expand relationships and connections that bring happiness to society and people, beyond the scope of aviation, to society as a whole. Through its business, JAL aims to address social issues and, together with society, customers, and all stakeholders, pioneer a sustainable and well-being future.
■ Examples of Sustainability Initiatives in FY2025
Domestic SAF Mass Production and Supply Chain Fully Launched
In collaboration with stakeholders, domestic SAF made from waste cooking oil, which has obtained ISCC CORSIA certification, was supplied to passenger flights for the first time in Japan.
100% Recycled Material Slippers (top) and 100% Biomass-derived Shoehorn (bottom)
To reduce environmental impact, JAL is working to reduce new petroleum-derived single-use plastics and effectively utilize limited resources.
Team Composed of JAL Sunlight Employees Wins Barista Competition for People with Disabilities
"SKY CAFE Kilatto" provides coffee services to employees. JAL is committed to creating an internal environment where employees with disabilities can work vibrantly.
(*1) JAL Group's Evaluations and Awards Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/company/awards/#anc02
(*2) Response to Climate Change Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/sustainability/environment/climate-action/
(*3) Response to Biodiversity Conservation Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/sustainability/environment/biodiversity/
(*4) JAL Group's Sustainability Initiatives Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/sustainability/
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has been selected for the "Asia Pacific" component of the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices" (hereinafter, "DJBIC Indices"), a representative index for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment, which comprises companies in the Asia-Pacific region. This marks JAL's fourth consecutive year of selection.
In addition to the DJBIC Indices' "Asia Pacific Index," JAL continues to be included in various other prominent ESG investment stock indices, such as the "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" and the "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index." (*1)
The DJBIC Indices comprehensively analyze and evaluate the corporate activities of over 13,000 major companies worldwide from three perspectives: governance, economy/environment, and society. They select companies with outstanding sustainability, serving as a crucial ESG index for investors who prioritize corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
In this year's assessment, JAL received the highest evaluation in the aviation industry for items such as engagement with multi-stakeholders for decarbonization, packaging material management including the reduction of single-use plastics, human resource development, and occupational safety and health. Furthermore, information disclosure based on the recommendations of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) (*2) and TNFD (Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) (*3), human rights initiatives, and personal information protection items were also highly praised. (*4)
JAL Group's source of growth is to expand relationships and connections that bring happiness to society and people, beyond the scope of aviation, to society as a whole. Through its business, JAL aims to address social issues and, together with society, customers, and all stakeholders, pioneer a sustainable and well-being future.
■ Examples of Sustainability Initiatives in FY2025
Domestic SAF Mass Production and Supply Chain Fully Launched
In collaboration with stakeholders, domestic SAF made from waste cooking oil, which has obtained ISCC CORSIA certification, was supplied to passenger flights for the first time in Japan.
100% Recycled Material Slippers (top) and 100% Biomass-derived Shoehorn (bottom)
To reduce environmental impact, JAL is working to reduce new petroleum-derived single-use plastics and effectively utilize limited resources.
Team Composed of JAL Sunlight Employees Wins Barista Competition for People with Disabilities
"SKY CAFE Kilatto" provides coffee services to employees. JAL is committed to creating an internal environment where employees with disabilities can work vibrantly.
(*1) JAL Group's Evaluations and Awards Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/company/awards/#anc02
(*2) Response to Climate Change Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/sustainability/environment/climate-action/
(*3) Response to Biodiversity Conservation Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/sustainability/environment/biodiversity/
(*4) JAL Group's Sustainability Initiatives Details URL: https://www.jal.com/ja/sustainability/
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