Dubai: Emirates and dnata have joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary global initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As participants of the UNGC, Emirates and dnata commit to implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, and to report its progress on these efforts annually.

The Emirates Group’s ongoing environmental initiatives focus on 3 areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly and preserving wildlife and habitats.

Emirates in January successfully operated a milestone demonstration flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine.. In June 2022, dnata pledged US$100 million to be invested over 2 years to enhance environmental efficiency across its global operations.

The airline is a signatory to the UAE Gender Balance Council’s pledge which aims to increase female representation at middle to senior management positions by 2025; and dnata has signed up to IATA’s 25 by2025 initiative to strengthen and improve female representation within its organization.

Emirates and dnata regularly mobilise resources for humanitarian relief efforts. Through the Emirates Airline Foundation and dnata4good, Emirates and dnata work with NGOs to provide those in need with access to education, shelter, food and clean water. The Group contributes to the future of aviation and travel by building human capital and supporting innovation platforms.

Emirates Group has systems and programmes in place to ensure awareness and compliance with policies such as: anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-slavery and human trafficking, antitrust and competition, conflicts of interest, data protection and cybersecurity, and sanctions and export controls.

The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates and dnata and their subsidiaries, is a world-leading presence in aviation and travel services.