Environmental Sustainability

The aviation industry relies heavily on fossil fuels. EVA Air continuously monitors energy consumption across both flight and ground operations. Since 2023, the scope of energy data collection has been expanded to include all operational facilities worldwide, covering domestic and overseas stations and offices. In addition to implementing fuel-saving initiatives for flight operations, EVA Air continues to promote energy conservation measures in its office buildings. Electricity consumption at company-owned buildings in Taiwan is monitored annually to evaluate the effectiveness of energy-saving initiatives. In 2025, these measures—including equipment upgrades, air conditioning optimization, and regenerative freight elevator systems—saved 86,804 kWh of electricity. Since 2023, EVA Air has also progressively increased the use of renewable energy, including SAF and solar photovoltaic power, to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

EVA Air monitors water consumption across its domestic and overseas operational facilities. All wastewater discharged is domestic sanitary wastewater. At the Company's headquarters, rainwater harvesting and condensate recovery systems have been installed to increase water reuse and reduce municipal water consumption. In addition, water-efficient fixtures carrying Taiwan's Water Efficiency Label are prioritized when procuring kitchen and sanitary equipment for office buildings to optimize water use efficiency. In 2025, EVA Air introduced GE 360 Foam Wash technology, which reduces water consumption by approximately 40% compared with conventional engine washing methods, delivering significant water savings. EVA Air has also established a target to reduce water use intensity by 5% by 2030, compared with the 2025 baseline.

EVA Air follows the 5R principles—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repair—to progressively strengthen waste management, with a target of reducing waste intensity by 5% by 2030, compared with the 2025 baseline. In 2025, approximately 0.05% of operating costs was invested in service items made from recycled materials to reduce onboard waste. Waste reduction initiatives for ground operations included expanding recycling facilities in office areas, reusing packaging cartons, improving meal order management in employee cafeterias, reusing office furniture, and promoting paperless operations. Onboard waste mainly consists of service items and food waste. All waste is handled in accordance with local station requirements, while recycling and reuse are promoted to reduce landfill disposal. To support global plastic reduction initiatives, EVA Air reduces waste at the source through big data analysis to optimize onboard service item consumption and progressively adopts lightweight and environmentally friendly materials.

To minimize environmental impacts, EVA Air classifies and stores waste in accordance with applicable regulations and engages licensed contractors to collect, recycle, and dispose of recyclable and industrial waste. No hazardous waste was transported across national borders for treatment. Waste handling at Taiwan's company-owned buildings and bonded warehouse is regularly audited to ensure legal compliance and safe disposal. Waste generation, hazardous industrial waste, and recyclable materials are also monitored to identify any abnormal increases.

To comply with airport noise regulations and help maintain a quieter environment for surrounding communities, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) establish stringent aircraft noise certification standards. All aircraft in EVA Air's fleet comply with ICAO Chapter 4 and FAR Stage 4 noise standards. EVA Air also strictly follows the noise abatement procedures established by individual airports during takeoff and landing operations to minimize the impact of aircraft noise on surrounding communities.