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American has set what we believe are ambitious climate goals, and in 2022 we became the first airline globally to set externally validated, science-based 2035 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.

The enhanced American Airlines Cadet Academy offers a clearer path to becoming a commercial airline pilot. By simplifying the process of transitioning from flight school to the flight deck, the program makes pilot careers at American more accessible.

Miles away, in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, the FedEx Global Citizenship team faced a daunting challenge: getting critical supplies to those affected as quickly as possible.

Sustainability at American includes protecting the safety of our team members and customers, attracting and developing the talent we need, providing our customers with a world-class travel experience and positioning American to compete in a low-carbon economy.

In 2022, FedEx created the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program to prepare new cohorts of students for the workforce each year.

American Airlines has received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and was named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2024 for the ninth consecutive year.

In April, Hiring Our Heroes announced 5 grant recipients for the Small Business Award for Veterans & Military Spouses, an initiative that provides a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs , thanks to the generosity of the FedEx Founder’s Fund.

For over 40 years, FedEx and Junior Achievement (JA) have been nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of global small business owners. FedEx sponsors regional entrepreneurship competitions in all six JA regions.

Every year, the Atlantic hurricane season casts a long shadow, a time when coastal communities brace for potential devastation. But for the past two decades, FedEx and Direct Relief have been working together to turn preparedness into action.

FedEx received the OTHERS Award from The Salvation Army, recognizing our commitment to humanitarian efforts worldwide.