Flying ahead on TCFD reporting

JetBlue specifically wanted to maximize both the quality of its disclosures and the alignment between the two reporting standards in their 2018 ESG report. We were able to combine our expertise in SASB and TCFD, and experience in business sustainability to help the airline succeed in their goal.

A gap analysis against both the reporting recommendations and their sustainability activities was able to highlight areas where more information or additional strategic measures were needed. This gave the company a clearer view on where they need to focus and what other information they needed to gather.

However, we often find that businesses are doing more that counts towards TCFD disclosures than they realize, and the gap analysis identified that JetBlue was already doing more within their business activities than was being including in their disclosures revealing the existing potential for immediate reporting improvements.

The company’s footprint was calculated by the EcoAct team, who also supported JetBlue in achieving third party verification. This ensured accuracy of the data being included in the report and improved the quality of their outputs.

The 2018 ESG Report was then drafted, moving from two separate disclosures to a combined TCFD & SASB report, integrating the major requirements of the two. The report was structured around the 4 TCFD focus areas: Strategy, Governance, Risk Management and Metrics & Targets, ensuring that guidelines were being covered and that the data required was both as streamlined as possible and clear to any interested stakeholders.

To provide clear signposting for this alignment a disclosure matrix was created and placed at the back of the report showing very clearly which parts of the report correspond with specific standards and requirements of TCFD and SASB, whilst also making it easy for stakeholders to find the exact information they are looking for.

Adopting the recommendations of the TCFD is a challenge for any business. However, JetBlue have gotten their TCFD reporting off the ground early, to learn by doing and continually strive for improvements (as the TCFD itself advises). The new ESG report has now been released documenting the impressive strategic approach to risk management and innovation at JetBlue. Find out how JetBlue is flying ahead with their TCFD reporting by accessing their brand-new report here.