EVA Air follows the latest GRI Standards, international sustainability trends, and the development of benchmark airlines in collecting professional insights from the 9 action teams of the Corporate Sustainability Committee regarding the positive and negative impacts of sustainability topics on the economy, environment, and people (including human rights). We also consider the levels of concern from 7 categories of external stakeholders on sustainability issues. Additionally, we adopt the double materiality principle proposed by the European Union, considering the significant financial and non-financial impacts of sustainability topics on both “EVA Air” and the “external aspects (economy, environment, and people)”. Through identification and assessment, we have prioritized 12 material topics for EVA Air in 2023. Going forward, EVA Air will conduct this process annually, aligning with the principles of sustainability context, materiality, completeness, and stakeholder inclusiveness. These material topics will be integrated into EVA’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to effectively and accurately manage corporate risks and sustainability strategies.
Process for Identifying Material Topic
7
Categories of Stakeholders
82
Questionnaires on Positive and Negative Impact
697
Questionnaires on Stakeholder Concern
The Board of Directors approved the results of the material topics
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Identification
Based on the AA 1000 SES:2015 (AccountAbility 1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard:2015), seven main categories of stakeholders (customers, employees, government/NGOs, travel agencies, media reporters/external consultants/scholars and experts, shareholders/investors, and suppliers) were defined using five principles (dependency, responsibility, influence, diverse perspectives, and tension). Moreover, referencing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and other international sustainability standards, as well as sustainability reports and industry-focused topics, the following 19 sustainability topics have been identified.
- Governance Aspects
- Business Integrity and Ethics
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Brand Strategy and Value
- Operational Performance
- Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security
- Social Aspects
- Talent Development and Cultivation
- Recruitment and Retention
- Occupational Safety and Health Management
- Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Labor Relations and Human Rights Protection
- Community Engagement and Social Welfare
- Environmental Aspects
- Green Operations Management
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
- Biodiversity
- Product and Service Aspects
- In-flight Catering Management
- Fleet Planning
- Customer Relationship and Service Innovation
- Flight Safety
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Assessment
The Corporate Sustainability Committee’s nine action teams provided quantitative scores based on each sustainability topic’s incidence of positive and negative impacts, and on each topic’s level of sustainability and financial impacts. The scores were then used as each sustainability topic’s level of sustainability and financial impacts in three areas – the economy, environment, and people (including human rights). A total of 82 valid questionnaires were collected. Furthermore, the 7 categories of stakeholders were asked to rate their level of concern regarding the identified topics on a scale of 1-5. These quantified ratings serve as a basis for understanding the level of stakeholder concern for each category. A total of 697 questionnaires were collected, including 290 from employees, 159 from suppliers, 149 from travel agencies, 40 from shareholders and investors, 27 from customers , 23 from media reporters/external consultants/scholars and experts, and 9 from government agencies and NGOs.
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Ranking
Cross-referencing the positive and negative sustainability impacts with financial impacts, and considering the stakeholder concerns simultaneously, the scores were compared to determine the relative importance. Based on this analysis, 12 sustainable topics were identified and ranked according to their scores.
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Review
The results of the material topics have been reviewed and approved by the highest sustainability governance body of the Company, the Board of Directors. Management approaches have been established for each material topic, and regular reviews are conducted to assess the progress and achievement of action plans and goals.
2023 EVA Air Materiality Topics
A materiality analysis was conducted on 19 topics. Topics are arranged by their level of sustainability and financial impact in the figure above, with level of stakeholder concern indicated by bubble size. Flight safety was the topic of greatest stakeholder concern, as well as having the greatest sustainability and financial impact. The resulting sustainability and financial impact data was cross-analyzed and ranked; the ranking results are shown in the figure below. A total of 12 material topics were identified for EVA Air in 2023: Flight Safety; Recruitment and Retention; Operational Performance; Fleet Planning; Customer Relationship and Service Innovation; Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security; Labor Relations and Human Rights Protection; Talent Development and Cultivation; Occupational Safety and Health Management; In-flight Catering Management; Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; and Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

Note: The scales of bubbles represent stakeholder concern levels.
Stakeholder Engagement
Based on the AA 1000 SES:2015 (AccountAbility 1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard:2015), seven main categories of stakeholders (customers, employees, government agencies/NGOs, travel agencies, media reporters/external consultants/scholars and experts, shareholders/investors, and suppliers) were defined by EVA Air using five principles (dependency, responsibility, influence, diverse perspectives, and tension). In addition to incorporating stakeholder concerns on sustainability topics into the process of identifying material topics, EVA Air also engages with stakeholders through various channels, either in real-time or irregular basis, to understand their expectations and facilitate two-way communication. EVA Air reports to the Board of Directors at least once a year on the results of stakeholder communications and deliberations. The 2024 results were reported to the Sustainability Committee and Board of Directors meetings held on December 27, 2024.
Our Response
- Customers
Customers are the main source of the Company's revenue, enhance customers' trust and satisfaction in the EVA Air brand, increase customer loyalty and create revenue.
- Issues of Concerns
Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security / Flight Safety / In-flight Catering Management
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Official website Traveling Experience Feedback, phone calls, written feedback, email, branch offices, CP flight report on demand or as needed
- E-mail or Web Links
https://www.evaair.com/en-global/customer-services/contact-us/ / Responsible Div./ Dept. - Customer Relations Dept. Customer
- Communication Content & Results
- While providing customer-related services, we are committed to ensuring the protection of customer’s data, privacy and interests. Information on personal data collection, usage, privacy protection, and security statements are clearly stated in the “Privacy Policy” and “Cookies” on EVA Air’s website.
- Flight safety is our core value and our commitment to customers. EVA Air formulated “EVA Corporate Safety Policy”. The customers can know more about our efforts and actions through the public platform.
- Airline catering food safety management complies with the hygiene standards assessment form for airline catering set by IFSA, as well as HACCP regulations. In addition, we ask our caterers to comply with related regulations, and the quarterly defect-free meal rate was calculated based on meal irregularity cases reflected by our passengers.
- Performance in 2023
- Net Promoter Score (NPS): 70.12
- Overall Cargo Satisfaction: 4.45
- Consistently awarded SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification.
- Top 25 World’s Best Airlines #8th
- Employees
Employees are important assets of the Company; maintain the operations of the Company and continue to strengthen employee development as well as workplace safety to create a win-win for all parties and achieve sustainable development for the Company.
- Issues of Concerns
Flight Safety / Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security / Operational Performance
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Quarterly Labor-management Communication Meetings, Multiple unions communication meetings on regular basis, Monthly 1~2 times Cabin Crew Seminars a year, Quarterly committee meeting (Corporate Sustainability, Occupational Safety and Health, Employee Welfare etc.), Monthly departmental meeting, Investigation report on occupational accident as needed, Complaints hotline and mailbox on demand, Occasional reporting of occupational safety and health issues via email
- E-mail or Web Links
evapsn@evaair.com / Responsible Div./ Dept. - Human Resources Div.
- Communication Content & Results
- Conduct regular social engineering drills and educational training, periodically disseminate information security news and updates on the Company website, hold annual online education and training course for all employees. Additionally, establish reporting procedures for information security events, ensuring that employees promptly follow these procedures when they become aware of any such events.
- To enhance the cohesion of all employees, it is essential to foster consensus and continuously supervise and track the implementation of occupational safety and health relevant policies.
- Instill the safety goal of “zero accidents” into every employee‘s mindset and action. All employees have to receive the “Aviation Safety Basic Training”. Additionally, an annual safety week event will be held.
- Performance in 2023
- Introduced the ISO 45001 and TOSHMS standards.
- Total number of communication meetings with various unions: 29 meetings
- Government/NGOs
As the Company's competent authorities, they have a certain level of influence and supervisory responsibility over the overall operational policies.
- Issues of Concerns
Flight Safety / Risk and Opportunity Management / Business Integrity and Ethics
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Meeting, official documents, phone calls, audit, related business websites, participation in initiatives and seminars on demand or as needed
- E-mail or Web Links
Each department/division takes the initiative to communicate with pertinent government officials.
- Communication Content & Results
- Obtain third-party verification of ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, ensuring the effective operation of the Information Security Management System, and extending the scope of verification to include areas such as flight safety, aviation security, and privacy protection, while also maintaining compliance with laws, addressing stakeholder concerns, and ensuring business continuity.
- In order to improve and implement the risk management mechanism, the Company has established the “Risk Management Policy and Procedures” to carry out risk management aimed at uncertain factors that may threaten the Company's operations, improve the efficiency in risk management.
- Continually operates in accordance with regulatory requirements, and actively improve the safety management structure.
- Performance in 2023
- Participate in meeting and project held by international organization.
- Result of Corporate Governance Evaluation: ranked within the top 5% among all listed companies.
- Travel Agencies
As the Company’s important business partners, they are responsible for selling flight tickets and provide services regarding travel, reservation, and ticketing to create revenue jointly
- Issues of Concerns
Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security / Flight Safety / In-flight Catering Management
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Phone call, visit in person, travel agency conference, letter, E-mail on demand or as needed
- E-mail or Web Links
menghsuanwu@evaair.com / Responsible Div./ Dept. - Passenger Business Div.
- Communication Content & Results
- EVA Air abides by the operating locations’ relevant personal privacy protection regulations in regard to the collection, processing and use of customer information. Develop information security policies to effectively manage network, IT systems, and data security, and mitigate the risks of hacking and information breaches.
- Flight safety is the company's core value and commitment to passengers. Through public communication channels, passengers can instantly understand our efforts and actions.
- Airline catering food safety management complies with the hygiene standards assessment form for airline catering set by IFSA, as well as HACCP regulations. We ask our caterers to comply with related regulations, such as supplier management, personnel hygiene, staff training, pest control, cleanliness and environmental hygiene.
- Performance in 2023
- Taiwan passenger revenue: TWD 48 billion
- Optimize B2B system to improve efficiency
- Media Reporters/ external consultants/ scholars and experts
As the Company’s important business partners, their strong understanding of the industry and academia is beneficia for EVA Air to optimize organizational strategies and increase exposure.
- Issues of Concerns
Flight Safety / Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security / Operational Performance
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Telephone counseling, E-mail, press conference as needed
- E-mail or Web Links
larrylai@evaair.com / Responsible Div./ Dept. - Public Relations Div.
- Communication Content & Results
Update information at any time on public platforms such as the official website, ESG website, Market Observation Post System, and social media.
In response to the questions raised by the media, the internally information is collected, organized and publicly announced by the Public Relations Div. to ensure the authenticity of reports’ content and avoid the reputation damage and financial loss of the company due to the spread of wrong information.
- Performance in 2023
- Announced 65 Mandarin and English press releases
- 700 global advertising exposures
- Shareholders and Investors
They play a key role in corporate governance and operations, holding company shares, having the right to attend shareholders' meetings, and possessing voting rights. This will benefit EVA Air to provide market value and long-term competitiveness.
- Issues of Concerns
Flight Safety / Operational Performance / Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Shareholders’ meeting once a year, Investor conference at least once a year, Official website on demand, Shareholder hotline & mailbox on demand, Important financial and business information on MOPS (as per the regulations of competent authorities)
- E-mail or Web Links
https://www.evaair.com/en-global/about-eva-air/investor-relations/contacts-information/ / Responsible Div./ Dept. - Corporate Governance Dept./ Finance Div.
- Communication Content & Results
- EVA Air has been committed to establishing information security management system (ISMS) and enforcing compliance with rules and regulations. We set up a dedicated department to manage and monitor ISMS and personal information protection, and set up "Information Security and Privacy Protection Committee" to implement the norms in all business areas. The CISO is responsible for the promotion of information security policies and report to the Board of Directors on a regular basis.
- The Company has established the “Risk Management Policy and Procedures”, carried out risk identification, assessment, management, and disclosure for the risks that may be faced during business operation in terms of the economy (including corporate governance), environment, society, and other aspects in accordance with the principle of materiality, and report the operational status to the Board of Directors on a regular basis.
- “Safety, Service, and Sustainability” are the core operational value of EVA Air. We continually strengthen safety on flight operation and ground operation through operating safety management framework.
- Regularly report on operational status and views on future industry prospects; convey business philosophy and corporate value; summarize major business project on annual report; provide important financial and business information for investors’ reference.
- Performance in 2023
- Shareholders’ meeting in May 2023.
- Investor conference in May and November 2023.
- Announced 29 and 30 pieces of material information in Chinese and English languages, respectively.
- Suppliers
They are important business partners who provide the products and services needed by EVA Air. They contribute to maintaining the service quality, brand reputation, and image of EVA Air.
- Issues of Concerns
Personal Information Protection and Cyber Security / Flight Safety / Business Integrity and Ethics
- Communication Channel & Frequency
Supply chain conference once a year, Phone call, E-mail, Visits, On-site audit as needed
- E-mail or Web Links
https://ctas.evaair.com/smasb2b/default.aspx / Responsible Div./ Dept. - Cabin Service Div.
- Communication Content & Results
- EVA Air formulated the Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC), requiring suppliers to follow relevant norms on confidentiality obligations and information security.
- In order to understand and grasp the sustainability status of the overall supply chain, we have formulated the SAQ according to the procurement procedure manual. Based on the SAQ results, potentially high risk suppliers and critical suppliers are audited and counseled to ensure that the risks can be effectively controlled and reduced.
- EVA Air and its suppliers are committed to improve safety standards of aviation services and take actions to reduce the risks of flight safety.
- Performance in 2023
- Held supply chain conference in September 2023
- The signed rate of Supplier Code of Conduct: Tier 1 suppliers: 100% / Critical suppliers: 100%
- Response rate of SAQ: Tier 1 suppliers: 100% / Critical suppliers: 100%