Press Release
JAL Achieves FY2025 Single-Use Plastic Reduction Targets
― Complete Elimination of New Petroleum-Based Plastics in Cabins and Lounges ―
June 5th is "World Environment Day."
The JAL Group continues to steadily build on its track record toward achieving "Net-Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050."
Tokyo, JAPAN ― In order to fulfill the responsibility to pass on our precious Earth to the next generation, the JAL Group is working on the effective use of limited resources. By promoting 3R (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) + 1 (Redesign) , the JAL Group has set and worked towards reduction targets up to FY2025 for all single-use plastics of JAL original items provided to customers. (*1)
Along with achieving the JAL Group's FY2025 GX (Green Transformation) management goals, JAL has also successfully met its FY2025 management targets for plastic reduction. (*2)
● Cabins and Lounges: No use of new petroleum-based plastics : 100% achieved
● Cargo and Airport: Switch all items to eco-friendly materials (*3) contained : 100% achieved
■ Initiatives for Plastic Reduction
Single-use plastics emit CO2 during manufacturing and incineration, contributing to climate change, and their low biodegradability causes marine pollution and serious damage to ecosystems. To reduce new petroleum-based single-use plastics, JAL began by reviewing the necessity of each item, giving top priority to "Reduce." Those items that could not be discontinued due to hygiene reasons or service considerations have been redesigned to be reusable or switched to alternative materials that are not derived from new petroleum, in collaboration with suppliers. (*4)
〈Examples of Company-wide Initiatives〉
■ Initiatives for Effective Use of Limited Resources
In addition to reducing single-use plastics, the JAL group is working on the effective use of limited resources, such as recycling inflight waste and reducing food waste, aiming to realize a circular economy.
The JAL Group will continue to strive for the effective use of limited resources through initiatives such as reducing new petroleum-based single-use plastics, while continuing to address climate change, conserve biodiversity, and promote a circular economy.
(*1) "JAL Group Medium-Term Management Plan for FY2021-2025"
URL: https://www.jal.com/en/philosophy-vision/strategy/plan_2021.html
(*2) "JAL Group Achieves FY2025 Green Transformation Target"
URL: https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202604/009507.html
(*3) Items that do not use new petroleum-based raw materials or have reduced their use by utilizing materials such as biomass, recycled plastic, and certified paper, etc.
(*4) New specification items will be introduced sequentially once stocks of the previous items are depleted.
