Sustainability is essential to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. As the national carrier, AZAL plays a key role in contributing to Azerbaijan’s green transition and supporting the global aviation industry’s decarbonization goals.

For AZAL, ESG represents the core framework of our Sustainability Agenda—a comprehensive system that guides how we operate, invest, and plan for the future. ESG reflects our integrated approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance performance, ensuring that every decision contributes to responsible growth and long-term value creation.

It is built around our four strategic focus areas: Low-Carbon Flight Operations, Sustainable Ground & Infrastructure, Integrated Governance & Sustainable Investment, and Biodiversity Conservation & Climate Resilience. These areas shape how we reduce emissions, modernize infrastructure, manage ESG risks, protect ecosystems, support our people, and strengthen transparency.

ESG also anchors our Net/Near Zero Emissions (NZE) 2050 pathway, aligning operational planning and investment priorities with global aviation decarbonization goals. Supported by sustainable finance and robust ESG data systems, it ensures that AZAL remains accountable, future-ready, and aligned with national and international sustainability standards.

AZAL’s ESG Strategy is structured around four key areas:

• Low-Carbon Flight Operations • Sustainable Ground & Infrastructure • Integrated Governance & Sustainable Investment • Biodiversity Conservation & Climate Resilience

These areas define our path toward sustainable aviation and long-term operational excellence.

Yes. AZAL publishes annual sustainability and climate-related disclosures aligned with GRI, SASB, ICAO CORSIA, and UN Global Compact requirements. These reports present our ESG performance, emissions data, governance practices, progress toward our NZE pathway, and alignment with national and international sustainability standards. You can download all reports from the links provided below on this page.

AZAL partners with global and regional institutions, including IATA, ICAO, the UN Global Compact, and various research and industry bodies. These collaborations support certification programs, data transparency, network planning, emissions reporting, and knowledge-sharing across the sector.

AZAL reduces its environmental impact through a comprehensive sustainability approach that combines operational improvements, international compliance, and long-term decarbonization planning. Our efforts are guided by our ESG Strategy, NZE 2050 pathway, and participation in leading global frameworks.

We advance environmental performance by modernizing our fleet, improving flight efficiency, reducing fuel burn, integrating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pathways, and expanding the use of renewable energy across airport infrastructure. We also strengthen waste, water, and circular resource management, implement smart airport technologies, and carry out biodiversity and climate resilience initiatives around airport environments.

AZAL complies with key international environmental frameworks, including ICAO CORSIA, GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact, and the national Green Taxonomy, ensuring transparent emissions reporting and responsible operational practices.

As part of the IATA Sustainability Certification Program, AZAL participates in multiple certification streams, such as IEnvA, CO₂ Connect, Non-CO₂ Certification, and Track Zero, which help benchmark our performance, verify data accuracy, and support continuous improvement.

Together, these measures form an integrated approach that strengthens AZAL’s climate performance, environmental stewardship, and alignment with global aviation sustainability standards.

AZAL supports its employees by fostering a safe, inclusive, and future-ready workplace. We invest in well-being and safety, provide continuous training and professional development, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. Our ESG Strategy includes dedicated programs that build aviation, digital, and sustainability-related skills—ensuring our workforce is equipped to support AZAL’s long-term transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable aviation goals.

AZAL is implementing several sustainability projects across the company, covering infrastructure, clean energy, decarbonization, biodiversity, mobility, water management, waste reduction, ESG capacity building, and global compliance. Our key initiatives include:

• Sustainable Infrastructure & Green Buildings – Green Airport (Terminal 2) Master Plan, integration of ESG features into airport facilities. • Climate Action & Decarbonization – NZE action plan, Scope 1 & 2 emission reduction, SAF collaboration, voluntary carbon offset program (CarbonClick), GAIN membership, and solar energy exploration. • Circular Economy & Waste Management – The AZAL Circular Economy Project, waste reduction, recycling, and awareness programs. • Water Management – Wastewater treatment planning, stormwater optimization, and rainwater management systems. • Biodiversity & Nature-Based Solutions – Biodiversity enhancement, vegetation expansion, and nature-based climate initiatives. • Mobility & Transportation – Micro-mobility initiatives at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, and eco-tourism expansions. • ESG Strategy, Capacity Building & Reporting – ESG Strategy & Action Plan, partnerships with global institutions, digitalization of ESG reporting, and sustainability training. • Environmental Compliance & Certification – ACA Level 3 certification, IEnvA environmental assessment, and participation in international aviation sustainability platforms

If you would like to contribute ideas or support any of these projects, you can contact AZAL’s Sustainability Department through the details provided on this webpage. We welcome collaboration, innovation, and community participation aligned with our ESG Strategy.

Yes. AZAL encourages constructive ideas and active engagement in sustainability. Our governance system allows structured collaboration across the organization, coordinated by the Sustainable Development Department and overseen by the AZCON Supervisory Board and the Board Sustainability Committee.

All AZAL business units—including Airlines, Airports, AZANS, AZAL Oil, and the National Aviation Academy—have designated sustainability focal points who collect insights, support project implementation, and channel proposals to the AZAL Sustainability Steering Committee, chaired by the AZAL Group President.

You may submit your idea or proposal directly to the Sustainability Office using the contact details on this page. Relevant suggestions will be reviewed by the appropriate working groups, or thematic project teams, and considered for integration into AZAL’s ongoing sustainability initiatives.

We welcome innovative, practical, and impact-driven ideas that support AZAL’s ESG Strategy, NZE 2050 pathway, and long-term sustainability goals.

If you would like to share an idea, collaborate, or participate in our sustainability programs, you can contact:

Elnara Guliyeva Capacity Building & Engagement Business Partner 📩 [email protected]

For general inquiries, please write to: 📩 [email protected]

We welcome innovative, impactful contributions that support AZAL’s ESG Strategy, NZE 2050 pathway, and long-term sustainability goals.