Jin Air Earns an Overall A Rating in ESG Assessment for Fourth Consecutive Year

[Financial News] Jin Air has earned an overall A rating for the fourth consecutive year in the ESG (environmental, social and governance) assessment by the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS). It received an A+ in the social (S) category, one level higher than last year.
Jin Air said on the 13th that it had earned an overall A rating in the “2026 ESG Assessment of Listed Companies” announced by KCGS. KCGS evaluates the environmental, social and governance performance of South Korean listed companies each year and publishes ratings.
Jin Air received an A+ in the social category, one level higher than last year’s A. The airline said its proactive investment in aviation safety, consumer-centered management (CCM), establishment of human rights management standards—including bans on workplace harassment and discrimination—and win-win management activities were viewed favorably. In the governance (G) category, it maintained the same A rating as last year, supported by the transparent and independent operation of its board and policies to protect shareholder rights. In the environmental (E) category, it is working to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It has introduced the SkyBreathe system from OpenAirlines, a global specialist in fuel management, and is using operational data to improve fuel efficiency. On the Incheon–Kitakyushu route, it is blending sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its fuel supply.
A Jin Air spokesperson said, “We have been able to continue receiving positive evaluations because all our employees have made ESG management a core corporate value and put it into practice in their work,” adding, “We will continue to strive to become an airline trusted by customers, shareholders and local communities alike, with a firm commitment to safe flight operations.”
[email protected] Jung Won-il Reporter