Chrystal Healy is the VP Corporate Responsibility for Air Transat. In this episode, she dives into all things airlines and corporate responsibility. Of course, top of mind, is that of reducing emissions: we explore the different avenues the industry has taken, what technology is on the horizon, the impact of regulations around the world and even CO2 tunnel vision. We also explore the less often discussed social impact of the industry, including some of the incredible community and accessibility work being done at Air Transat. Chrystal shares some of the most common bottlenecks in deploying a sustainability plan, the importance of weaving E.S.G. into your organization’s overarching corporate strategy, the need for stakeholder buy-in, the role of listening when it comes to your sustainability approach, and so much more.

(0:00) Intro
(3:11) Chrystal in her own words
(6:27) Bringing Corporate Social Responsibility to an Airline (Air Transat)
(9:34) The biggest opportunities for ESG in the aviation sector
(12:01) The biggest obstacles being faced
(13:50) The role of governmental regulations in ESG across countries
(16:43) Sustainable Aviation Fuel: from the perspective of an airline
(20:49) Greewashing in the aviation sector
(25:18) The social impact potential of airlines
(30:43) Tips on starting an ESG program at your work
(33:28) How to maintain CSR momentum
(35:06) The importance of building a strong network
(36:51) What it will take for businesses and leaders to be resilient going forward