AirAsia has been ranked among the top five airlines globally in the latest FTSE Russell ESG ratings, highlighting its progress in climate risk management, governance and operational efficiency, Business Today reported.
In the 2024 assessments, AirAsia’s short-haul airlines were evaluated through Capital A’s disclosures on Bursa Malaysia, while AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia were rated on Bursa Malaysia and the Thai Stock Exchange, respectively.
Capital A recorded a score of 4.0 out of 5.0, AirAsia X scored 3.8, and Thai AirAsia earned 3.9, positioning AirAsia among the top performers compared with global airline peers.
The airline company also exceeded the global airline industry average in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, achieving 45% against 37% for peers with a market capitalisation above US$1 billion. Independent industry recognition further underscored the results.
In 2025, 42kft.com awarded AirAsia perfect 10 scores across nine evaluation categories, while AirlineRatings.com named it among the Top 3 Low-Cost Carriers in its inaugural Sustainability Award.
“Over the years, we have built the foundations that underpin our ESG ratings, but our sustainability efforts go far beyond any rating criteria. Our results reflect the discipline and hard work our teams have put into embedding sustainability into daily operations. We doubled down on fuel efficiency measures and continued investing in low-carbon technologies that deliver dual benefits, lowering fuel costs while reducing carbon emissions,” said Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer of AirAsia.
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