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Southwest Airlines, Dallas, Texas, United States: Southwest Airlines: The 2023 One Report

Company: Southwest Airlines, Dallas TX
Company Description: Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline.
Nomination Category: Publication Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Annual Report - Publicly Held Corporations
2024 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: Southwest Airlines: The 2023 One Report
  1. The date on which this nominated annual report was first distributed or otherwise made public:

     

    May 8, 2024 

  2. Briefly describe this entry’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives (up to 200 words):

     

    Total 197 words used.

    At Southwest Airlines, we lead with Heart as we support our People, care for the Planet, deliver strong Performance, and demonstrate sound Governance.  

    One of the many ways we educate our Employees, Customers, and Investors about this impactful work is through the Southwest Airlines One Report. This annual integrated corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability report is a comprehensive document highlighting our collective corporate citizenship efforts. It showcases how we champion causes that matter most, including committing to a diverse and inclusive workforce, setting goals to address carbon emissions, and investing in partnerships that drive impact. It also covers key areas of our business including Safety, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Performance.

    The 2023 One Report highlights key company updates including Employee demographic, operational, and financial statistics; progress on our People, Planet, and Company goals; and our enhanced Nonstop to Net Zero by 2050 strategy.

    Our report also includes disclosures in reference to the Global reporting Initiative, informed by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

    The 2023 One Report provides a comprehensive recap for the Company, integrating the items that matter most.

     

  3. Optionally you may list the creative and production credits for your nominated annual report - the people who help to bring it to life: Advertising Agency/City: Client: Art Director: Cinematographer: Creative Director: Designer: Director: Illustrator/City: Music Producer/City: Photographer/City: Printer/City: Producer: Production Company/City: Programmer: Writer: Web Development Firm/City:

     

    • Katie Coldwell, Managing Director of Corporate Communications & Citizenship
       
    • Courtney Miller, Citizenship Consultant
       
    • Spencer Van Ness, Senior Advisor
       
    • Jason Shyung, Director Asst. General Counsel
       
    • Lauren Yett, Investor Relations Advisor
       
    • Jennifer Krone, Finance Systems Consultant
       
    • Lenel Jefferis, Senior Manager Investor Relations
       
    • Grace Whittle, Citizenship Consultant
       
    • Carolyn Nutting Corporate Citizenship Communications Consultant
       
    • Rachel Barry, Corporate Citizenship Communications Advisor
       
    • Lorren Thomas, Senior DEI Consultant
    • Doug Mitchell, Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion

     

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