JAL Frankfurt’s ESG initiatives
The JAL Group is committed to addressing social issues through the creation of sustainable human, commercial, and logistical workflows. Based on this 
commitment to sustainability, the JAL Frankfurt branch has implemented the following unique initiatives.
For our Future Planet
2024.12.17
Since 2020, JAL Frankfurt has actively participated in the annual World Cleanup Day held every September. Last September marked our 5th year of involvement in this global initiative.
Through our cleaning activities in downtown Frankfurt, we gain a unique insight into the state of cleanliness in our city, and recognize its importance as a reflection of our own behavior.
At the JAL Group, we are committed to taking responsible actions to preserve our planet for future generations. We think glocally*.
*glocally: willingness and ability to think globally and act locally.
Less Plastic - Less Waste
2024.09.27
The Frankfurt JAL Cargo team is continuously striving towards environmental sustainability and minimizing resource consumption.
Since 2020, we have reduced the usage of plastic film used as rain protection for ULDs (Unit Load Devices) by 60%. While plastic film is necessary to protect cargo from adverse weather conditions, our team achieved this reduction by carefully assessing the weather conditions at both the departure point in Frankfurt and the destination and were able to determine the necessity of its use accordingly.
Commitment to a Greener Future
2024.09.27
As part of our ESG (SDGs) activities to address climate change, employees from the JAL branch in Frankfurt participated in a tree planting event organized by the city of Frankfurt on February 17, 2024. Under the guidance of the Frankfurt City Forestry Office, we planted 100 heat- and drought-resistant downey oak saplings in the city forest.
According to the LWF *1, an oak tree approximately 6 to 10 meters tall can absorb 20 to 40 kilograms of carbon dioxide annually Based on this assumption, 100 mature trees could potentially absorb between two and four tons of carbon dioxide per year. *2 This is roughly equivalent to the estimated CO2 emissions produced by up to five people on a round trip between Frankfurt and Narita in economy class *3.
Planting 100 trees is a small step, but we are convinced that such efforts can lead to significant change. We will continue to work closely with the local community to promote environmental protection and create a sustainable future.
*1 LWF: Bayerische Landesanstalt für Wald und Forstwirtschaft (Bavarian State Institute of Forestry)
*2 LWF, 2011, 
Kohlenstoffspeicherung im Wald(PDF Approx 269KB). Retrieved on August 28, 2024.
*3 Estimated CO2 emissions: Frankfurt-Narita, Economy Class, 1person, round trip, 769.02 kg CO2e. Retrieved on August 28, 2024
Healthy Cargo - Healthy People
2024.03.12
At Japan Airlines Cargo in Frankfurt, we specialize in the transportation of pharmaceutical shipments. Various medical and pharmaceutical products (for the treatment of cancer, diabetes, etc.) are punctually transported to Japan and beyond.
The mostly liquid medications require strict quality and temperature control measures in order not to endanger the treatment of the waiting patient. Our team in Frankfurt guarantees a reliable service in this challenging environment and has been able to increase the volume of these special shipments by almost 700% since 2019. This is our contribution to a healthier society.
Safe and Barrier-free Travel for Everyone.
2024.03.12
To ensure the utmost comfort when travelling, Japan Airlines dedicated staff at Frankfurt airport provide special care for passengers who require medical assistance.
We collaborate closely with an organization which handles all aspects of medical transport as well as the medical services of Fraport AG to provide a service tailored to each customer's individual situation.
