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Welcome aboard, and thank you for choosing Continental Airlines. I’m proud to say that Fortune magazine has again named Continental both the most admired airline in the world and the most admired U.S. airline on its annual airline industry lists for 2007. Thanks for that honor go to my 44,000 committed co-workers, including Human Resources Coordinator and Goodwill Industries volunteer Steve Sutton. Click here to read more about Steve.
Also as part of the Fortune Global Most Admired survey, Continental was named one of the top 10 global companies across all industries in the Community/Environment category. We know that safeguarding the environment is an important part of doing business. Earlier this year, we posted our commitment to the environment on continental.com and I want to share that statement with you.
On behalf of all of us at Continental, I want to thank you again for joining us today. We appreciate your business, and we work hard to earn it every time you fly.
Larry Kellner
Chairman and CEO
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines’ Commitment to the Environment
Continental Airlines is committed to promoting environmental responsibility within its culture.
Global climate change is an important issue, and Continental recognizes that greenhouse gas emissions are everyone’s concern. We recognize the importance of directly addressing this issue, even though we do not have all the answers.
The two primary means by which aviation contributes to global emissions are through aircraft operations and airport ground equipment, and Continental is committed to reducing emissions from these sources. In order to minimize the impact on the environment from our fleet and ground service equipment, Continental will continue to invest in the most effective technology and operating procedures feasible.
In addition, we will construct airport facilities in an environmentally responsible manner and will continue to monitor the environmental impact of our business.
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Background Information on Continental and the Environment
Our Fleet
Today, Continental is nearly 35 percent more fuel efficient for every mile a passenger flies than in 1997. In order to further reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency, we will continue to invest in efficient and advanced aircraft technology. We will also continue to apply responsible operating procedures to further reduce the impact of our fleet on the environment. Furthermore, we will work with national and international governments to improve air traffic control systems so that aircraft routings will result in fewer emissions.
Our Ground Equipment
Continental is committed to using electric rather than conventional diesel- or gasoline-powered ground equipment wherever feasible. At our Houston hub, we have been using electric ground equipment since 2002 and we will have reduced our emissions from ground equipment approximately 75 percent by the end of 2007. We have begun a cold-weather test of this electric ground equipment at our New York/Newark hub. We are also testing the use of alternative fuel and fuel additives for ground service equipment.
Our Facilities
Continental is committed to constructing our airport facilities according to the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star standards when feasible. As part of LEED, Continental will integrate high-efficiency components into facilities and implement programs to conserve energy, save natural resources, reduce emissions, and minimize the impact on the environment.
Cultural Awareness
Continental recognizes that the preservation of the environment is an essential part of our business practices. We are committed to promoting a culture that is focused on being environmentally sensitive as we work with our employees, customers, suppliers, industry organizations, and the communities we serve in safeguarding the environment for future generations.
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